Educator/Developmental Specialist (Early

About the role

Meeting Street is a special place of learning where children of all abilities have the opportunities to reach their fullest potential. Full-time employees receive competitive pay, an eligible productivity bonus, generous PTO, and more.

Responsibilities

• Partner with children and families to implement strategies to promote early childhood development, parental education and coaching, advocacy and support.
• Assess the functional capabilities of children ages 0-3 relative to their age-appropriate milestones for potential developmental delays or developmental risk factors.
• Serve as the service coordinator for a caseload of families with a wide range of racial backgrounds, cultures, religions, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, gender identity and abilities, understanding how their life experiences may be impacted by social determinants.
• Collaborate with the family to develop goals to address the child's development that fit into their daily routines and play.
• Deliver services in an approachable and comfortable way as a guest in our clients' homes, translating your clinical knowledge into everyday language.
• Continuously assess the progress of your clients and collaboratively adjust the plan as needed.
• Provide support to families with daily challenges and connect them with resources within or outside of our program as needed to support their child's development or immediate needs.
• Consult and partner with a multidisciplinary team of professionals, including Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Social Workers, and Speech Language Pathologists.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, with successful completion of at least 4 approved 3-credit courses that focus on infants, toddlers, and/or families.
• 300+ hours of practicum or work experience with young children (under the age of 5).
• Additional experience with infants, toddlers, and/or families is preferred.
• Valid pediatric CPR and First Aid certification.
• Valid Drivers License and ability to provide own transportation to appointments.

Benefits

Meeting Street offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and more.

Pay

Salary range: $45,760 - $53,165 annually.

Schedule

Full-time position working 40 hours weekly.

Qualifications

To uphold our values of respect, compassion, integrity, inclusivity, and excellence, we expect all employees to recognize and properly respond to racism and other forms of injustice.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work with diverse populations, and proficiency in early childhood development and family support.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and more.