Early Childhood Behavioral & Intervention Support Coach

Job Description

Salary: $40-45,000 annually

Early Childhood Behavioral & Intervention Support Coach

DO YOU:

believe in the power of wonder to inspire childrens learning?

believe that potential, not zip code, should determine students trajectory for their future?

have the organizational, problem solving, and communication skills to effectively serve young children?

believe that teachers, parents, and the community as a whole serve a variety of roles in a childs growth and development?

possess the willingness to collaborate with your colleagues and our school families, doing whatever it takes, to make our vision for our students a reality?

If so, you are a great candidate to serve as the Early Childhood Behavioral & Intervention Support Specialist at Spark Academy, and we encourage you to apply!

At the heart of Spark Academy is a focus on whole child education. We seek to foster confidence and a desire to learn in our students and to build and sustain family support. Spark emphasizes engagement and support to ensure that each child has a high quality early childhood experience and continues on to successful future education, health and wellness, and expanded opportunities.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR TO JOIN OUR SPARK TEAM:

Spark Academy is seeking a warm, flexible, and skilled Early Childhood Behavioral & Intervention Support Specialist to support our children (ages 6 weeks to 5 years), teachers, and families. This role is focused on early identification of developmental or behavioral concerns, classroom coaching on positive behavior strategies, and building teacher capacity around child guidance and classroom management. The ideal candidate will also assist with occasional classroom coverage, mealtime support, and transitions throughout the day.

POSITION: Early Childhood Behavioral & Intervention Support Specialist

REPORTS TO: Director

SALARY RANGE: $40,000-45,000

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Observe children across age groups to identify early signs of behavioral, emotional, or developmental needs.

Partner with families, teaching staff, and specialists to initiate referrals for early intervention services when appropriate.

Provide individualized or small group support for children with identified needs, using developmentally appropriate practices.

Model and coach teachers on positive behavior guidance, classroom management, and relationship-based strategies.

Facilitate professional development sessions for staff on topics like emotional regulation, trauma-informed care, and inclusive practices.

Collaborate with lead teachers to design and implement preventative behavior support strategies.

Communicate with families about developmental milestones and social-emotional growth.

Provide resources and referrals for families navigating behavior concerns or seeking external resources.

Participate in case conferences or family meetings, as needed.

Step in to assist with classroom coverage during lunch breaks, transitions, or staff absences.

Help maintain calm, supportive routines across the center by being a consistent and trusted presence.

Support implementation of center-wide behavior expectations and social-emotional learning frameworks.

Other duties, as assigned by the Spark Academy Director.

QUALIFICATIONS & PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field

North Carolina Early Childhood Administration Credential or its equivalent

North Carolina Early Childhood Credential or its equivalent

Two or more years of experience in a leadership, teaching, behavior support, mentoring, or coaching role in Early Childhood Education

Experience with families from low income and culturally diverse backgrounds

Pass a pre-employment background and fingerprinting, physical, initial drug screening,

have a negative TB skin test (or chest x-ray if necessary) and provide required

documentation of the NCDCDEE.

Must be at least 21 years of age

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Ability to communicate with supervisors, colleagues, teachers, students, and families

Effectively collaborate with all school stakeholders

Model desired behavior among staff and students

Be highly organized and demonstrate ability to meet reporting deadlines

Maintain confidentiality of documents and conversations

Be a self-starter and team player

Familiarity with Pyramid Model, Conscious Discipline, or similar frameworks.

Experience supporting inclusive classrooms or children with special needs.

Commitment to the mission, vision, and core values of Spark Academy.

Bilingual or multilingual abilities are a plus.

BENEFITS:

Health Benefits, 80% employer-paid premium

Select Employer Paid Benefits (Dental, LTD, Term Life)

Additional Benefits offered at employees expense

Industry Leading Employer Matched 401K Program

Employee PTO accrual

Discounted Childcare for dependents of employees

JOB TYPE:

Full-Time, minimum 40 hours per week

12-month position

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW:

At Spark Academy, we believe that every child deserves a strong foundation for lifelong learning, regardless of their background. As a state-of-the-art, mixed-income Early Childhood Development Center, we provide a nurturing and enriching environment for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old, fostering their cognitive, social, and emotional growth. Powered by Beacon Education, Spark Academy is committed to ensuring equitable access to high-quality early learning experiences that empower children and their families.

As part of Beacon Educations mission to close achievement and opportunity gaps, Spark Academy joins the Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington (GLOW Academy) in advancing educational excellence in North Carolina. Together, we are shaping brighter futures through innovative learning and unwavering support for children and families.

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