Child Development Specialist

3 days ago


Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Head Start for Kent County Full time

Join Head Start for Kent County as a Child Development Specialist and contribute to the well-being and development of children under five. As an integral member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in creating and sustaining a culturally sensitive, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate learning environment.

Job Description

As a Child Development Specialist, your responsibilities will include:

  • Providing hands-on support for children with behaviors that interfere with their ability to participate comfortably and appropriately in classroom routines and special events or pose a safety or health risk to themselves or others.
  • Supporting teaching staff in the planning and implementation of The Pyramid Model Framework.
  • Collaborating with staff facing challenges to ensure classroom-based practices are being implemented to fidelity.
  • Promoting staff mental wellness by providing reflective supervision to staff.
  • Playing a key role in supporting site staff, children and families throughout the multi-level tiered system of support.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, education, child development, or a closely related field, with coursework in early childhood development required. A minimum of two years direct experience with children (age 0-5) experiencing mental health/behavioral difficulties is also necessary.

We offer an excellent benefits package, including health insurance, generous time-off policies, and professional development opportunities. Our competitive salary for this position is $45,000 - $55,000 per year, depending on experience.



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