Provide home and community-based early intervention services to infants and toddlers with developmental delays. Partner with families to develop and implement Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP) while coordinating multidisciplinary assessments.
Requirements summary
Requires a Bachelor's degree in child development, education, or a related field with at least 300 hours of practicum experience. Must possess a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
This position offers a salary range of $51,000 to $56,000. Actual pay will be based on relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.
Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity working with the pediatric population (children birth to 3 years)? Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of families? Thom Child & Family Services located in Boston, MA is seeking a Developmental Specialist/Early Childhood Educator to join their team.
As an Early Intervention Early Childhood Educator or Developmental Specialist, you will be responsible for providing home and community-based early intervention services to infants and toddlers who have or are at risk for developmental delays and their families in both their homes and community settings. You will partner with parents/caregivers to ensure service delivery is individualized, meaningful for the family, and grounded in evidence-based practice. Through this collaborative process, you ensure families’ priorities, needs, culture, and values are prioritized.
Thom Child & Family Services offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to:
Flexible Schedules: FT, PT, Per Diem, and family hours
Health and Dental Insurance, including Fitness Benefits and Wellness Incentive Program.
Generous vacation
Personal time
Sick time (80 – 96 hours every year)
Paid holiday (10-12 paid holidays)
403(b) with employer matching
Section 125 flexible benefits plan (Medical and dependent care)
Employer-sponsored Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Productivity Bonus Plan
Continuing education leave and paid conference fees.
Paid professional license renewal fees.
Clinical supervision, mentoring, and team support.
Mileage reimbursement
Other optional benefits: 1. Short-term Disability Insurance 2. Accident Insurance 3. Cancer Insurance
Position Responsibilities
Participate in multidisciplinary team assessments of the client’s developmental status.
Provide direct child development services and activities developmentally appropriate for children 0-3 and their families.
Benefits
Accident Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Holidays
Vacation
Health Insurance
Sick Time
Personal Time
Flexible Schedules
Long-term Disability Insurance
Short-term Disability Insurance
Mileage Reimbursement
Mentoring
Clinical Supervision
Accidental Death And Dismemberment Insurance
Cancer Insurance
Wellness Incentive Program
Fitness Benefits
Team Support
Productivity Bonus Plan
403(b) With Employer Matching
Section 125 Flexible Benefits Plan
Continuing Education Leave
Paid Conference Fees
Paid Professional License Renewal Fees
Participate in the development of an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) with responsibility for identifying goals, objectives, and strategies related to the child’s development.
Complete progress notes, reports, assessments, and correspondence as appropriate
Provides individual and group intervention for infants and toddlers from birth to three years old who have developmental delays or who are at risk for delays in the areas of cognitive, adaptive behavior, social-emotional, self-care, fine motor, gross motor, and communication development.
Assess family and child strengths/resources, concerns, and progress.
Act as a service coordinator for the family by scheduling, developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the intervention plan for each family on caseload, ensuring that appropriate procedures and timelines are followed.
Provides supportive professional assistance to families.
Facilitate parent-child interactions to encourage child's development; assist families to act as advocates for their child.
Position Requirements
A Bachelor’s Degree with a major or concentration in infants and toddlers (includes Early Intervention and Early Childhood Education), child development, child studies, education or special education and at least 300 hours of practicum or work experience with young children.
Experience with infants, toddlers and families is preferred
Knowledge of family systems and early childhood development.
Ability to engage in meaningful, therapeutic relationships with children, parents/caregivers, and community partners.
Commitment to delivering individualized and culturally humble services.
Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
Abide by all confidentiality and professional boundaries standards.
Good computer skills as well as strong documentation skills.
Current driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Bilingual/Bicultural a plus.
No phone calls or recruiters please
Thom Child and Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, familial status, domestic violence status, or any other status protected by law.
Market context
Early intervention roles are steady in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, early intervention roles like Developmental Specialist are typically driven by ongoing demand for services supporting infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a related bachelor’s degree, supervised practicum experience, and reliable transportation for home- and community-based visits. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your practicum hours and driving readiness before applying.
