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Child Development Specialist – Project BASIC
Location: Whitwell, TN
About the Role
Are you looking for a career where you can change a child's life story before it even gets hard? As a Child Development Specialist for Project BASIC, you will step into local elementary schools to champion early intervention. Focusing on young students in grades K-3, you will deliver vital mental health curriculum, cultivate positive school environments, and provide targeted emotional support right when children need it most.
The Ultimate Work/Life Balance
We know that to take care of others, you have to take care of yourself. This role offers unmatched professional balance:
- The School Calendar Life: Say goodbye to standard corporate schedules. Your working days match the local school year calendar.
- True Evenings & Weekends: No on-call rotations, no late-night crises, and no weekend shifts. When the school bell rings, your workday is done.
- Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy standard school breaks, holidays, and dedicated personal time to completely recharge.
- Predictable Environments: Build steady routines working inside structured, supportive school buildings during normal school hours.
How You Will Help Children Succeed
- Classroom Empowerment: Teach exciting, interactive classroom lessons focused on social-emotional literacy, coping mechanisms, and problem-solving skills.
- Small-Group Impact: Provide targeted, small-group and individual support to help at-risk students navigate big emotions and build self-confidence.
- Teacher Coaching: Team up face-to-face with educators using the Pyramid Model framework to optimize classroom management and support student wellness.
- School Climate Enhancements: Partner directly with building Principals to design and execute fun, school-wide mental health awareness projects.
- Community Liaison: Act as the trusted bridge connecting vulnerable families to critical community mental health resources.
What You Bring
- Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Work, or a related behavioral science field is required (A Master's degree is highly preferred!).
- Knowledge Base: Familiarity with educational psychology, basic counseling theories, and methods of classroom instruction.
- Skills: Strong public speaking abilities, excellent written communication, and an obsession with child welfare.
- Compliance Mindset: Clear understanding of state mandatory reporting laws and strict confidentiality protocols.
Pay: From $38,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $38,000