Top 138 Child development specialist Jobs in Kennett Square, Pa

Head Start Child Development Teacher- Early Discovery Center
Chester County Intermediate Unit —Downingtown, PA
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Achievement House Cyber Charter School —Exton, PA
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Research Specialist B/C
University of Pennsylvania —Kennett Square, PA
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University of Delaware —Newark, DE
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Research Specialist B
University of Pennsylvania —Kennett Square, PA
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- Bachelor of Science
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Long-Term Substitute Reading Specialist - IU Countywide
Chester County Intermediate Unit —Downingtown, PA
- $62,155 - $107,845 a year
- Temporary
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MTSS Specialist (Pending Board Approval)
Unionville-Chadds Ford School District —Kennett Square, PA
- Online Application
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CWD Diagnostics Technician
University of Pennsylvania —Kennett Square, PA
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- Full-time
- Background check
- Bachelor of Science
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Hospital Registration Specialist
ChristianaCare Hospitals in West Grove —West Grove, PA
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
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- HIPAA
- 401(k) matching
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Youth Care Specialist I-III
State of Delaware —Wilmington, DE
- Multiple hires
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Supervising experience
Paraprofessional
CCRES, Educational & Behavioral Health Services —Kennett Square, PA
- $18.54 an hour
- Monday to Friday
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- 403(b) matching
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Medical Technologist
University of Pennsylvania —Kennett Square, PA
- Full-time
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Casework Specialist, CYF
Chester County of Pennsylvania —Westtown, PA
- $56,672 a year
- Extended hours
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Medical Records Specialist – Crisis
DELAWARE GUIDANCE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN —Wilmington, DE
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- Full-time
- HIPAA
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- High school diploma or GED
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Head Start Child Development Teacher- Early Discovery Center

Chester County Intermediate Unit -
Downingtown, PA

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Job Details

$62,816 - $80,288 a year
5 days ago

Qualifications

Driver's License
Bachelor's degree
Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods)

Full Job Description

JobID: 4505

Position Type:
Head Start/Early Head Start Infant-Toddler Teacher

Date Posted:
8/13/2026

Location:
IU Headstart - CCIU Education Center-West Chester

Closing Date:
08/26/2026

A vacancy exists for a Head Start Child Development Specialist within the CCIU's Division of Student Services. This position will provide services in the CCIU Early Discovery Center in West Chester, PA.

Are you motivated to create brighter futures for students, families, and the entire community? If so, we want you on Team CCIU! At the CCIU, we pride ourselves on the creativity, dedication, and collaborative spirit that our employees bring to their work every day, and we know that achieving success together takes a team approach!

We strive to hire exceptional, motivated, and passionate individuals that help us achieve our vision of acting as educational leaders who contribute to a better Chester County and beyond.

If you are looking for an exciting, challenging opportunity to grow your career, don't wait apply today to make Team CCIU even stronger tomorrow!

Summary:
The Head Start Child Development Specialist will provide educational experiences and activities, which will promote the intellectual, social, emotional and physical growth and development of Head Start children who are served in a childcare center. The teacher will implement Head Start Performance Standards in the classroom, oversee implementation of child development activities in a Head Start classroom of preschool aged children, conduct screenings and assessments in accordance with Performance Standards and Keystone Stars, observe and record the growth and development of all children in the classrooms, including assigning assistants to complete valid observations, implement the program curriculum and adapt for children with special needs, promote family engagement in the Head Start program, maintain accurate records and files to support annual Program Information Report (PIR), utilize human resources effectively, and maintain confidentiality of all student and family information, adhering to CCIU standards.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Implement Head Start Performance Standards in the classroom.
Oversee implementation of child development activities in a Head Start classroom of preschool aged children.
- Design lesson plans including individualized goals for 16 enrolled students.
- Must ensure that all health and safety requirements are met at all times.
- All lessons and activities must be aligned with state standards and the Head Start child outcomes framework.
- Design classroom environments to maximize student engagement and learning.
Conduct screenings and assessments in accordance with Performance Standards and Keystone Stars.
- Within 45 days of entry each student must have a developmental and a social-emotional screening performed by the Child Development Specialist.
- All screenings that require follow-up must be communicated to supervisor and Family Service Worker following established guidelines.
- Communicate with the assigned Family Service Worker to ensure that students receive all appropriate referrals and evaluations.
Observe and record the growth and development of all children in the classrooms, including assigning assistants to complete valid observations.
- Input observations into Student Management System on a weekly basis. Observations must be aligned with curriculum expectations.
- Assess students utilizing the Student Management System three times per year. Assessments must be linked to state standards, student observations, and Head Start School Readiness Goals.
Implement the program curriculum and adapt for children with special needs.
- Participate in IFSP and IEP meetings.
- Specifically design classroom activities aligned with IFSP and IEP goals.
- Confer with specialized instructors to ensure that student programming is provided in the least restrictive manner.
- Consistently implement suggestions and materials provided by the specialized instructor.
Promote family engagement in the Head Start program.
- Work in conjunction with the Family Service Worker to ensure all parties have appropriate family and student information.
- Conduct two home visits per year with all 16 assigned children.
- Conduct two parent-teacher conferences per year. Utilize student assessments to inform parents of their child's growth and development.
- Provide individualized resources and strategies to promote school and transition readiness.
Maintain accurate records and files to support annual Program Information Report (PIR).
- All contacts with families must be recorded.
- Student attendance and meal service must be monitored at point of service and input into Student Tracking System daily.
- Ensure all required screenings are up to date and in child's file.
- Ensure that all assessments and parent-teacher conference forms are in child's file
Utilize human resources effectively.
- Plan effectively so that all adults in classrooms are actively participating with students.
- Train all new adults, whether staff or volunteers, regarding classroom schedule, routines, and Head Start requirements.
- Ensure that students from local education entities are provided opportunities to fulfill course requirements.
Maintain confidentiality of all student and family information, adhering to CCIU standards.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field w/ preschool experience required
Special Education and/or Early Childhood experience strongly preferred
Bilingual & Bicultural strongly preferred
Experience working in Head Start preferred
PDE Instructional I or Instructional II PK-4 Certification strongly preferred

Professional or Other Required Clearances

Valid Driver's License & reliable transportation required
Current police, child abuse, and FBI fingerprint clearances within 1 year required

Anticipated Salary Range:
Project, Head Start, $62,816 - $80,288/yr.
*Placement on band is based on years of direct experience in a comparable role.*
260 day position, 8 hours per day, 5 days per week

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Equal Opportunity Employer
Chester County Intermediate Unit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Chester County Intermediate Unit ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Chester County Intermediate Unit has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at 484-237-5085.

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