Toddler Preschool Behavior Support

# Toddler Preschool Behavior Support Early Learning Center 2 - Sparks, NV 89431

End Date   07/20/2026## Overview Salary Range $45,000.00 - $45,000.00 Salary/year Position Type Full Time Category Education ## Description
** Come work in a group of Northern Nevada child care centers that support not only the children in our care but our staff, whether they are seeking a career with us or elsewhere.
** As a behavior support and training specialist, you’ll be part of a team supporting development and education of children aged 6 weeks to five years. You will have the opportunity to focus on the positive and on the child by:
* providing daily feedback on Conscious Discipline to classroom teachers,
* supporting teachers with responding to behaviors including biting and toilet training,
* and observing and screening students regularly, keeping all behavior tracking and documentation current.

While there is some data tracking and entry, we wish to be clear that this is not a desk position, and does spend a majority of their time in the classroom.

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- ** We will need some qualifications from you, including:
*** A college degree in child development or a related field from an accredited college or university
** OR
* * dual-CDAs
** OR
* * an equivalent combination of education and experience,
* two years of experience working with children, ideally at-risk children or children of trauma,
* and approval as a trainer with The Nevada Registry, or ability and willingness to become an approved trainer within 90 days.
** In exchange, our centers offer extensive benefits:
*** We offer all full time employees
** 100% employer-paid medical, vision, and dental plans**. All full time employees also receive
** complimentary*
* ** Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance
** coverage.
* When we say we nurture great connections and build great futures, we don’t just mean for the students; as a member of our ELC team, you’ll strengthen your future as well through annual
** tuition reimbursement,
** the
** TEACH program,
** assistance with getting a
** CDA,
** and a
** 7% pension plan**.
* Salary starts at $45,000/year.
** These are some of the additional things you will do as a behavior specialist with our early learning centers:
*** Spend 80% of your time directly interacting with children or teachers in the classroom.
* Develop behavior plans for children with high risk needs.
* Lead small group activities and lessons with children on behavior and social-emotional needs.
* Create specialized centers and tools, as needed.
* Make and follow-up on referrals, as needed.
* Maintain the safety of our children and staff, and ensure an optimal experience for all.
** This is what your day could look like as a specialist with our early learning centers:
*** This role is a full time role, and while it is salaried, it requires you to be on-site from 8am to 5pm and in the classroom working with teachers or students the majority of your time.
* Our students range from 6 weeks to 5 years and are generally grouped into six age-based classes; behavior specialists are expected, however, to be able to work independently and as a team with all age groups.## Qualifications
** We have great leaders that can teach you skills on the job, but there are some actions and goals that will make you more successful as a specialist with us.
*** You have two years or more of experience working with children in a professional setting, with some of that experience in an early childhood setting.
* You have dual CDA-s, or an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field.
* You know that child care settings have more to do than educate, so you greet each child by name and take an interest in their families and lives.
* You want to do more than just work; you want a role that gives back and supports the community.
* You believe that uniqueness should be celebrated and support including all persons, regardless of background or beliefs.
* You respect your team and communicate when you are experiencing difficulty meeting responsibilities.
* Experience with MS Word and Brightwheel are also preferred.
** As part of our…