Child Development Specialist - Newton, United States - JCC Association

JCC Association Newton, United States

1 week ago

Description

Principal Responsibilities:

JCC Greater Boston is seeking a Child Development Specialist (CDS) for the Ledgewood Programs. The Child Development Specialist (CDS) provides direct service and consultation services to children, parents, preschool staff, and teachers at the Early Learning Centers of the JCC. The CDS works in conjunction with and as a liaison to outside collaterals, i.e., private or public agencies, schools, early intervention, and/or specialty services in order to help the children reach their highest potential emotionally, socially, and cognitively. The CDS works closely with teaching teams and directors to facilitate developmentally appropriate practices within the Sheva Frameworkin a classroom or therapeutic setting. This 32-hour position begins immediately and will be onsite in Newton. The Newton facility is a dynamic Community Center which includes on-site fitness opportunities for staff.

JCC Greater Boston is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. While being proudly Jewish, we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs, or background. We are guided by JCC Greater Boston's core values - Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation - which resonate with many who do not identify as Jewish.

The starting salary for this 32 hour position is $48,300 per year. The salary offered will ultimately be determined by the hours the employee will work, the scope of the position, the candidate's relevant experience, and internal equity.

Responsibilities of Child Development Specialist

Work directly with parents, teachers, and staff to support children in the classroom. Serves as a partner with a peer Child Development Specialist.
Identify strategies to help children with areas of special needs, including but not limited to developmental delays, gross and fine motor, speech, transitions, and behavior
Develop written individual educational plans as they pertain to the ELC for children that clearly state goals, strategies and recommendations, as well as modes and methods of implementation
Meet with parents, caregivers, and collateral service providers as necessary to discuss the progress, goals, and objectives of children
Closely monitor identified children's progress and review progress notes or changes in goals during regularly scheduled meetings with teachers, parents, collaterals, and/or other relevant staff
Keep and maintain anecdotal records, necessary forms, progress reports, parent contact summaries, end-of-the-year summaries, and other reports pertaining to children, staff, and/or classrooms
Be a resource to parents, caregivers, and staff regarding topics of typical or atypical child development
Use resources and referral skills to assist parents in identifying outside services to support their children's development, including but not limited to Early Intervention, School Systems, Developmental Pediatricians, Mental Health Agencies, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, or Neuropsychologists
Work collaboratively and continuously with systems involved in ELC children's care, such as local Early Intervention and/or School Systems or private agencies, to meet common goals

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in Social Work, Child Psychology or related field strongly preferred. Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Child Development, or related field will also be considered.
Experience providing therapeutic interventions for young children, either one on one, in small groups or within the family setting desired
Two or more years of experience working with early childhood aged children in a school setting preferred
Strong organizational, communications, and time management skills with attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal skills, including customer service and the ability to work as part of a high-functioning team. Able to educate with compassion and sensitivity.
Analytical - able to translate child-specific needs and goals to well-documented action plans and support team in enacting them
Knowledgeable about community resources available to help support children and families

ADA Statement: Individuals must possess these criteria for knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation and using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Salary:

$48300

Agency Information:

JCC Greater Boston is a nonprofit organization with roots in earlier Settlement Houses and Young Men's Hebrew Associations; JCC Greater Boston today offers a wide range of services and program activities throughout the Greater Boston region (~50,000 individuals annually in 98 communities). The organization provides a variety of programs and services to children and adults in the Greater Boston Jewish community, including preschools, day camps, a regional model of Jewish family engagement, a fully equipped fitness and aquatic center, arts and culture classes, performances, lectures, and Jewish holiday celebrations.

Our vision is to create a vibrant and evolving Jewish community where everyone belongs. Our mission is to be at the heart of that community by:

creating a thriving community that nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships
welcoming a growing and increasingly diverse set of individuals and families from all over Greater Boston
supporting the building of unique identities rooted in Jewish values and deeper connections to Jewish life
nourishing minds, bodies, and spirits through dynamic, innovative, and accessible experiences and expanding engagement by partnering closely with other organizations to ensure the continuing vitality of our community as a whole

JCC Greater Boston takes the welfare and safety of staff, children, and program participants very seriously. On an ongoing basis, we align our operating procedures with guidance from the CDC and the state. In response to current local public health situations, our practices have previously included, and in the future may consist of, ensuring proper physical distancing, sanitation, hygiene, vaccination requirements, and use of face coverings to promote the health of our staff and program participants.

JCC Greater Boston welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds who meet the requirements specified above. If you want to share your talents with a wonderful community and a great team, apply today

JCC Greater Boston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich a diverse environment, we actively encourage applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.

To learn more about what makes JCC Greater Boston a wonderful place to work, please visit our careers page at

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