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Bridgeway Developmental Services lists this Specialized Early opportunity in maitland, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
Job Description
** Specialized Early-Learning/Reading Intervention Educator **
Bridgeway Developmental Services is seeking a highly experienced, compassionate, and creative educator to lead and teach the Bridge to Kindergarten program and provide individualized reading intervention to children who learn differently.
This is a hands-on role for an educator who understands that children develop and learn in different ways and who can create a structured, supportive, and engaging environment while meeting each child’s individual developmental and academic needs.
The ideal candidate is confident working independently, comfortable leading a small group of up to four students, and passionate about early childhood development, literacy, neurodiversity, and alternative approaches to learning.
** What You’ll Do **
** Bridge to Kindergarten Program **
Lead and independently manage a small-group of up to 4 students at a time, aged 3-6 years old.
Plan and implement developmentally appropriate, engaging lessons
Provide individualized and differentiated instruction based on each child’s strengths, needs, and learning profile
Support foundational literacy, pre-reading, phonological awareness, early writing, attention, executive functioning, social-emotional development, and classroom readiness
Incorporate multisensory, play-based, movement-based, and hands-on learning strategies
Support children with varying developmental and learning profiles, including children with ASD and other neurodevelopmental differences
Create a predictable, nurturing classroom environment with strong classroom management and clear expectations
Implement and contribute to group-based programming and curriculum development
Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly
Provide parents with a progress report for each student every 8 weeks.
Individual Reading Intervention
Provide 1:1 reading intervention for children with reading difficulties and/or dyslexia
Deliver systematic, explicit, multisensory literacy instruction
Individualize instruction based on student assessment results and ongoing progress monitoring
Track student growth and adjust intervention plans as needed
Communicate progress and instructional recommendations to parents
Collaborate with families to support consistency between home and the learning environment
** Required Qualifications **
** Bachelor’s degree required ** in one of the following or a related field:
* Education Exceptional Student Education (ESE)
Speech-Language Pathology
Psychology
Early Childhood Education
Related field
** Minimum of 7 years of teaching experience **
Demonstrates experience independently managing a classroom or small group
Ability to independently manage and instruct up to 4 students at a time
Strong classroom management skills
Experience with lesson planning and curriculum implementation
Experience leading group programs
Ability to assess student learning and differentiate instruction
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to write professional progress reports and provide meaningful parent feedback
Ability to work independently, take initiative, and adapt instruction to individual learners
** Preferred Qualifications **
Candidates with one or more of the following are strongly preferred:
Master’s degree in a related field
Reading Specialist certification or credential
Orton-Gillingham certification
SLPA license/certification
COTA license/certification
Training or experience with developmental therapy models such as:
* DIR/Floortime PLAY Project
Other developmental or relationship-based approaches
Experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Experience in early childhood education and development
Experience supporting children with developmental delays, sensory differences, attention challenges, learning differences, or other neurodevelopmental needs
Experience providing structured literacy or dyslexia intervention
Knowledge of multisensory and evidence-based reading instruction
** The Ideal Candidate **
I am looking for someone who is:
Warm, patient, and genuinely enjoys working with children
Confident managing a small group independently
Highly organized and dependable
Creative and comfortable thinking outside the box
Skilled at balancing structure with flexibility
Able to recognize and build upon a child’s strengths
Comfortable adapting instruction in real time
Passionate about helping children who may not thrive in a traditional classroom setting
Comfortable communicating openly and professionally with parents
Committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and strengths-based learning environment
** About Bridgeway Developmental Services **
Bridgeway Developmental Services provides specialized educational and developmental support for children who learn and develop differently. My approach combines individualized instruction, evidence-based practices, multi-sensory learning, developmental perspectives, and alternative educational options to help children build confidence, connection, and academic success.
I believe one size does not fit all . My goal is to create an environment where children feel understood, supported, and empowered to learn in a way that works for them.
** Position: ** Specialized Early-Learning/Reading intervention Educator
** Schedule: ** Part time, please inquire for more information
Location: Maitland, FL
Compensation: 1099 Contractor position, pay negotiable based on experience.
Start Date: Please inquire for more information
Please check out my website for additional information: Bridgewayds.com
To apply, please submit a resume and brief introduction outlining your experience working with children with learning and/or developmental differences.
Worksite address
maitland, FL, 32794, US
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