Trauma-Informed Early Learning Behavior Specialist

Hope House of Colorado; Colorado; On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Simple IRA

Vacation

Holidays

Sick Leave

Employer Based Childcare

PSLF assistance

Job summary

Hope House Colorado is seeking an Early Learning Behavior Intervention Specialist to strengthen social-emotional learning within our Early Learning Center. The role collaborates with ELC staff to deliver in-class support and targeted interventions for children needing emotional regulation guidance.

You will coach teachers, provide trauma-informed training, and partner with families to implement Positive Behavior Support Plans across classroom and home settings.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge in Trauma Responsive Care for ages 1-12.
• Extensive knowledge of child development and social-emotional milestones.
• Extensive knowledge of Positive Social-Emotional Strategies (e.g., Pyramid Model, Conscious Discipline).
• Experience with teaching children individually and in classroom settings (preferred).
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred).
• Bachelor at relevant field (preferred).
• Experience coaching teachers and families in positive behavioral supports (preferred).
• Ability to pass ELC background checks and screenings (required).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with diverse teaching teams to support healthy social-emotional development.
• Identify behavior patterns using data and observations to guide growth.
• Respond to children's emotional needs with evidence-based techniques.
• Develop and implement Positive Behavior Support Plans with families and staff.
• Create trauma-informed, nurturing classroom environments.
• Provide in-classroom coaching to teachers on behavior support strategies.
• Deliver staff training on positive behavior supports and trauma-informed practices.
• Coordinate with treatment teams to ensure goals are met across settings.
• Promote Hope House Colorado core values in all interactions.

Skills

Trauma-responsive care

Child development milestones

Positive social-emotional strategies

Bilingual English-Spanish

Education

Bachelor in Psychology/Sociology/Education/Special Education (1-12 yrs)

Job description

Hope House Colorado is seeking an Early Learning Behavior Intervention Specialist to strengthen social-emotional learning within our Early Learning Center. The role collaborates with ELC staff to deliver in-class support and targeted interventions for children needing emotional regulation guidance.

You will coach teachers, provide trauma-informed training, and partner with families to implement Positive Behavior Support Plans across classroom and home settings.