Early Intervention Specialist (EI)

Posted 2 days ago

school of imaginationDublin (CA)

Special Education Teachers, Preschool Child Care Services

SENIORITY

Senior

SALARY

$27.00 to $32.00 per hour

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About the role

Early Intervention Specialist

Location: School of Imagination & Happy Talkers, Dublin, CA (onsite)

Schedule: Full-time, hourly. Monday to Friday, between 8:00 am and 5:15 pmPay: $27.00 to $32.00 per hour, based on education and experience Training stipend: $3,000, paid on successful completion of your first 90 days Why School of Imagination If you care about early childhood development and want your work to matter, this is a place built for you. Our Early Intervention Specialists are respected professionals with built-in collaboration time and a genuinely interdisciplinary team around them. We choose quality over volume, we partner with caregivers, and we protect a work environment you can sustain. Your expertise is valued here, and your impact is real.

About the Role: The Early Intervention Specialist leads our classroom for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years with, or at risk for, developmental delays such as autism. You will blend classroom leadership, developmental assessment, caregiver coaching, and team collaboration so every child receives individualized, high-quality support in a nurturing, inclusive setting.

What You'll Do:

Lead an early intervention class for children 18 months to 3 years, including collaborative curriculum development and individualized activities
Coach and empower caregivers to support their child's development, so goals carry over at home and in the community
Conduct developmental assessments across domains using standardized tools such as the DAYC-2Prepare thorough developmental progress reports and maintain accurate session notes
Monitor and track each child's goals to support measurable progress
Supervise and support your classroom team through coaching, observation, evaluations, training, and regular team meetings
Oversee daily classroom operations and compliance, including preparedness, state licensing requirements, and curriculum timelines
Collaborate closely with your interdisciplinary team: OTs, SLPs, RBTs, BCBAs, classroom staff, and the Program Director
What You Bring
Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Development, Special Education, or a related field (required)
Minimum of 12 Early Childhood Development/Education units (required)
At least 2 years working with infants and toddlers with special needs, in a home-based or classroom setting
Demonstrated experience leading classes, conducting developmental assessments, writing progress reports, and building individualized goals
Familiarity with Early Start, IFSP goals, and the Early Start Denver Model preferred, or a strong willingness to learn them
Strong understanding of infant and toddler development and the caregiver-child relationship
Excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Must pass a TB test and criminal background clearance, and maintain current First Aid and CPR certification

What We Offer:

100% employer-paid medical benefit options for team members
Dental and vision coverage 401(k) retirement plan
Comprehensive paid time off plus sick days
Professional development aligned with your interests
A supportive team culture built on self-care and reflective supervision

How to Apply: Email your resume to hr@schoolofimagination.org with "Early Intervention Specialist" in the subject line, or apply through our listing. School of Imagination is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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