1099/Contract-Based, Part-Time
Overview
Join our dedicated team as an Early Intervention Special Instructor and Developmental Therapist, where your passion for supporting young children and their families will make a meaningful difference. In this vital role, you will deliver specialized early intervention services designed to promote developmental growth and enhance communication, social, and motor skills for children with developmental delays or established special needs. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with families, caregivers, and a multidisciplinary team to foster positive outcomes during the critical early years of a child's life. Your energy, compassion, and expertise will help lay the foundation for lifelong success.
Some of the benefits of joining our team include:
- Weekly pay
- Professional development assistance
- Flexible schedule
Join our team and have a flexible schedule and autonomy over the size of your caseload. Caseloads build organically through family choice, so you can be confident in a great fit and connection with the families you serve.
Responsibilities
- Implement individualized intervention plans tailored to each child's unique developmental needs in home or community settings (typically serving each family for approx. 1 hour, 1-2 times weekly)
- Engage children through play-based activities that promote communication, social interaction, and motor development
- Collaborate with families and caregivers to educate and empower them with strategies to support ongoing progress at home
- Document progress, challenges, and observations accurately to inform ongoing treatment planning
- Coordinate with other professionals such as speech therapists, occupational therapists, and pediatricians to ensure comprehensive care
- Attend IFSP and provider meetings
- Collect data to monitor developmental milestones and adjust interventions accordingly
- Maintain professional boundaries while building trusting relationships with children and their families
- Complete required annual early intervention-related trainings and professional development
Experience
- Prior experience working with young children in early childhood education, therapy, or related settings is highly valued
- University experience in fields such as Early Childhood Education, Developmental Psychology, Speech-Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, or related disciplines is preferred
- Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with families and multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to adapt interventions based on individual child needs and family circumstances
- Passion for early childhood development and commitment to fostering positive growth in diverse populations
Requirements:
- B.A in Early Childhood or Special Education, BA in Psychology, Birth-Kindergarten Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Special Education, Child Development, Child and Family Studies, Counseling, Human Development, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work or another human services field
- Ability to pass Federal and State background checks
- Driver's License with valid insurance and reliable transportation
- Organization skills
- Reliability and responsiveness
This part-time role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to make a tangible impact during the formative years of a child's life. If you are energetic, detail-oriented, and dedicated to supporting early development through transparent practices and collaborative teamwork, we invite you to apply!
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Professional development assistance
Application Question(s):
- Caseloads build organically and relationally through family choice as they are presented with provider/therapist biographies. Families choose the provider they believe will be the best fit for their needs. Caseloads building in this way supports provider-family connection. Providers/therapists commonly hold caseloads ranging from 3-25 families, dependent upon therapist desired caseload size and family choice. Does the gradual building of a caseload and part-time nature work for your needs at this time?
- The educational requirements for credentialing are such that therapists/providers must have at least a bachelor's degree in one of the following areas: B.A in Early Childhood or Special Education, BA in Psychology, Birth-Kindergarten Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Special Education, Child Development, Child and Family Studies, Counseling, Human Development, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work or another human services field
Do you meet this criteria? If so, what is your completed field of study?
- This is an independent contractor (1099) role. The role has a starting rate of $30 per therapy hour, commensurate with education and experience. Is this role type and starting pay rate acceptable for you?
- The Greensboro CDSA encompasses several counties within its catchment area. Please indicate which areas you'd like to serve from the following list: Alamance, Caswell, Guilford, Randolph, and Rockingham Counties
Education:
Experience:
- Early Childhood: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: On the road
