Job description

A bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education from an EI approved college/university program ** See Below for List or already have an early intervention credential

*Social work and Psychology are not eligible for this position

We currently have openings for both part-time and full-time in home Developmental therapists in Early Intervention with a case load tailored to a specific Chicago or Chicagoland areas. We offer competitive pay for all positions based on experience, material stipends, referral bonuses, continuing education opportunities, and mentorship.

Developmental Therapist

Join our home-based team by building a full-time caseload of clients from birth to three years of age. There is a great demand for pediatric speech therapists in Early Intervention(EI) throughout the Chicagoland area.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education from an EI approved college/university program ** See Below for List or already have an early intervention credential.

** Social work and psych degrees do NOT qualify for Early intervention credential and are therefore not qualified for the position

About Let it Grow Therapy

Let it Grow Therapy is a family owned pediatric practice with Speech, Occupational and Developmental Therapies offered. We offer play-based therapy services to children with developmental challenges including, speech and language delays or disorders, stuttering, autism and feeding difficulties as well as educational opportunities for parents to support their children through the important developmental years. We serve the greater Chicagoland area and our therapists work with the child and family directly in their home play area where they feel safe, secure and familiar in their natural environment.

Our Speech, Occupational and Developmental therapists have decades of experience combined providing pediatric therapy in clinic, home environments and daycares.

Approved University Program Equivalencies

These programs have been determined to meet, at a minimum, the initial degree requirements for Developmental Therapy EI Certificate.

National Lewis UniversityBachelor of Arts Early Childhood Practice Northern Illinois UniversityBachelor of Science Early Childhood Studies Program Southern Illinois University CarbondaleBachelor of Arts/Science Early Childhood Preschool/Primary Specialization Southern Illinois University CarbondaleBachelor of Arts/Science Early Childhood Child & Family Services Specialization University of Illinois ChicagoMaster of Education Instructional Leadership - Early Childhood Education Erickson InstituteInfant Specialist Certification Program (with approved bachelors degree or higher) Erickson Institute Infant Mental Health Certification Program (With Approved bachelors degree or higher) Northern Illinois UniversityBachelor of Science Type 04 with Preschool Special Education University of Illinois at Urbana - ChampaignBachelor of Science Human Resources & Family Studies (last offered 1991) DePaul UniversityBachelor of Science Early Childhood Education & Master of Education in Early Childhood Education University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignBachelor of Science Human Development & Family Studies Purdue UniversityBachelor of Arts Human Development & Family Studies, Early Childhood Specialization (Program last offered in 2014) Dominican University (2003-2005)Master of Science Education Type 04 Certificate

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Early Childhood Education - Bachelors degree or higher? (Required)

Work Location: In person

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