Bilingual DIR Floortime Player; Spanish - Paterson

About Kinder Growth

At Kinder Growth, we are dedicated to helping children with autism build meaningful, strong, and joyful relationships with those around them. We support each child in unlocking their potential, bringing forth a happier, more engaged child.

We take tremendous pride in our collaborative and supportive work environment. Employee happiness, professional growth, and open communication are the pillars of our team culture. We know that when our staff thrives, so do the families we serve.

Start your journey with us today!

• Job Type: Part-time

• Schedule: Flexible (primarily weekday afternoons & evenings, plus optional weekends)

• Pay: Competitive hourly rate

• Location: In-home sessions (clients matched within 30 minutes of your location)

• Caseload: Build gradually to fit your availability

• Provide playful, 1:1 DIRFloortime therapy to autistic children

• Build strong, trusting relationships through emotionally attuned play

• Collect light session data using your phone or tablet

• Collaborate with and receive ongoing support from credentialed supervisors

• Reliable transportation

• Ability to engage physically with children (e.g., playing on the floor)

• Working phone or tablet to collect session data

• Ability to pass Federal and State background checks

• Valid form of

• Bilingual (Spanish-English)

• Preferred:
  Bachelor's degree in a related field (education, psychology, child development, etc.)

• Preferred:
  Experience with the DIRFloortime® model

• Childcare (babysitting, daycare, preschool teacher, assistant teacher)

• Special education (educational settings, special needs)

• Developmental intervention (early intervention)

• Autism interventions (RBT/Behavioral technician, autism support specialist, ABA therapist, other DIRFloortime experience

• Flexible hours — build a schedule that fits your life

• No long commutes — clients matched within your area

• Paid mileage between client sessions

• Weekly mentorship and supervision

• DIRFloortime training reimbursement

• Growth opportunities in a dynamic and rewarding field

• Health insurance available for full-time employees

• We ask each employee and family to commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week, with sessions typically lasting 2–3 hours per day.

• Most sessions take place after school (between 3–8 PM on weekdays) and anytime on weekends.

Apply today and help us bring joy and growth to children through play!