Education & Clinical Staff – Multiple Openings!
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First Children Services
North Bergen, NJ, US
Summary
Collaborate with a team of educators and clinicians to provide behavioral, mental health, and physical support to children. Responsibilities include instructional support, speech therapy, and implementing behavior intervention plans in school or clinic settings.
Job Description
Important: To be considered for any of these roles, please apply directly through our careers page:: FCS Careers Page
This posting is intended as an overview of multiple current openings right now at FCS.
Education & Clinical Staff – Multiple Openings!
Plainfield, NJ, North Bergen, NJ and surrounding NNJ Region
Full-time (exempt) & Part-time (non-exempt) roles available!
At First Children Services, we’re a collaborative team of educators, clinicians, and support professionals working together to Create Life-Changing Outcomes for Exceptional Kids with behavioral, mental health, and physical needs.
If you’re passionate about making an impact and want to be part of a supportive, mission-driven organization, we’d love to connect!
We’re hiring across several roles, and our team will help match you with the opportunity that aligns best with your experience. Whether your background is in education or you’re interested in expanding into a clinical setting, we’ll help guide you to the role that best fits your experience and goals.
Opportunities Available:
- Teachers (Special Education, TOD, and related instructional roles)
- Speech Therapist
- Paraprofessionals / Instructional Aides
- Behavior Technicians (BTs) – clinic-based roles with training provided
Why Join First Children Services:
- Work in smaller, more individualized environments where you can truly impact each student
- Be part of a collaborative team of educators and clinicians
- Access ongoing training, mentorship, and professional growth opportunities
- Explore career pathways across school, clinic, and behavioral health settings
- Join an organization serving 1,000+ children and families every day
Compensation:
(All ranges based on experience, education, background, and certification)
- Teachers: $61,000 – $80,000 annually
- Speech Therapist: $67,000 - $92,000 annually
- Paraprofessionals: $19.50-$22.00/hour
- Behavior Technicians (BTs): $21.00 – $26.00/hour
Benefits (summary):
- Health, dental, and vision insurance (for eligible employees)
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional development and training
- Opportunities for advancement across educational and clinical roles
Who We’re Looking For:
- Individuals with experience in education, behavioral health, or working with children
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- A passion for supporting students with diverse learning and behavioral needs
- For BT roles: willingness to learn and be trained in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
How to Apply:
To explore current openings and find the role that’s right for you, please visit our careers page: FCS Careers Page
Please note: Applications submitted through this posting may not be reviewed. We encourage all candidates to apply via our Careers Page.
First Children Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at [email protected].
First Children Services grew out of the First Children School in Fanwood, NJ.
Joseph J. Hess, Jr, its president and owner since 2009, recognized the opportunity to begin providing educational, therapeutic and behavioral health services to children in the most natural settings possible. This may be at home, in the local school district, early intervention programs, hospitals, private schools and residential treatment facilities.
First Children operates an approved private school serving children in grades PreK-high school in Fanwood, NJ, which was established in 1978 by Children’s Specialized Hospital and acquired by First Children in 2009. In addition, the organization operates a child care program at its site in Fanwood serving children from infancy through pre-kindergarten, a unique program that serves both children with and without challenges.
Founded
2009
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Consumer Services
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
First Children Services grew out of the First Children School in Fanwood, NJ.
Joseph J. Hess, Jr, its president and owner since 2009, recognized the opportunity to begin providing educational, therapeutic and behavioral health services to children in the most natural settings possible. This may be at home, in the local school district, early intervention programs, hospitals, private schools and residential treatment facilities.
First Children operates an approved private school serving children in grades PreK-high school in Fanwood, NJ, which was established in 1978 by Children’s Specialized Hospital and acquired by First Children in 2009. In addition, the organization operates a child care program at its site in Fanwood serving children from infancy through pre-kindergarten, a unique program that serves both children with and without challenges.
Founded
2009
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Consumer Services
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Cherry Hill, New Jersey