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WORLD OF WORDS (WOW) EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES is looking for an early intervention teacher to join our team. Candidates from related fields (e.g., speech-language pathology assistants, special education teachers) can be considered.  The position starts as part-time, but can increase to full-time, and it can have a flexible schedule.

Job description:

  • Provide early intervention services in the child's natural environment (home, daycare, preschool, community play groups, etc.) and/or at our early learning center
  • Run early intervention group classes at our early learning center
  • Target all areas of development (communication, cognition, social-emotional, motor, adaptive/self-help), based on the child's individual needs
  • Demonstrate developmentally appropriate activities for the parent/caregiver
  • Demonstrate the use of developmentally appropriate materials
  • Provide parent/caregiver training in the use of play as a tool for intervention
  • Provide parent/caregiver training in developmentally appropriate activities
  • Provide parent/caregiver training on how to target specific areas of development in various day-to-day activities
  • Conduct assessment in all areas of development, using both informal (e.g., observation) and formal (e.g., Developmental Assessment of Young Children) assessment tools
  • Monitor the child's progress in all areas of development
  • Consult with specialists as needed, based on the child's individual needs
  • Participate in staff training

Current class schedule:
Morning classes: Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays from 9-11am
Afternoon classes: Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:30pm, and Saturdays from 12:30-2:30pm

Job qualifications:

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in early childhood development or related field (e.g., child development, speech-language pathology, psychology)
  • Twelve or more early childhood education (ECE or ECSE) units
  • Must possess or be able to obtain Department of Justice Fingerprint Clearance
  • Must possess or be able to obtain CPR/First Aid Certification

Preferred:

  • Master’s degree in Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
  • Experience working with young children with disabilities
  • Must have valid CA Driver's License and reliable transportation
  • Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Chinese skills
  • Ability to complete coursework in early intervention or early childhood special education –OR– possess one of the following: California Education Specialist Credential, Added Authorization in Early Childhood Special Education, or Certificate in Early Intervention
  • Experience and/or training in working with families and/or daycare providers
  • Experience and/or training in providing parent/caregiver training