Job detail
Early Childhood Behavior Specialist
AKA Head Start
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/24/2026
Location
El Cajon, California
Salary
$26 - $31 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The early childhood behavior specialist provides behavior management support to teaching staff and children to ensure compliance with head start performance standards. They perform classroom observations, develop behavior plans, and provide hands-On support for children whose behaviors interfere with their learning.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related field. At least one year of experience in an early childhood classroom and proficiency in computer applications are required.
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Benefits
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Short-term disability
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Long-term disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Paid sick leave
- Group medical insurance
- Service awards
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Accident insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- AD&D insurance
- Employer match
- Paid professional development
- Paid personal days
- Group dental insurance
- Group vision insurance
- Annual pay rate increases