At Kids on the Move, every team member plays a vital role in empowering families and shaping a brighter future for children. Whether you're a board-certified behavior analyst, autism behavior technician, teacher, or Cook, your expertise helps us provide essential support to children with developmental disabilities. Join a team committed to making a meaningful difference and building a better tomorrow for the families we serve.

Empowering Families,
One Child At A Time

KOTM serves families in complex circumstances, including children with special needs, those facing mental health issues, and low-income households. We provide educational resources, access to therapies, and supportive services to our community and across the country. Locally, we provide services both on-site and in clients' homes through our Autism Center, Early Head Start program, Early Intervention therapies, Preschool and Child Care, Respite Care, and Family Support Services.

Additionally, we advocate for the rights of vulnerable children and their caregivers, and create easily accessible educational resources for all who need them. We believe that parents are their children’s best educators, and when empowered with the necessary resources, their children will have what they need to thrive.

Working together, we can inspire courage and ignite change to create kinder, more inclusive communities for every child’s tomorrow.

Our Values at KOTM

Hope

Every child can learn, grow, and bring light and love to their family and community. Regardless of diagnosis or story, each child has the right to the resources and support to prepare them and their family for the future.

Innovation

Driven by our steadfast dedication to providing unparalleled care, we unabashedly challenge every facet of the status quo. We embrace advancements in education, pursue excellence in staffing expertise, integrate cutting-edge practices, and consistently listen to our families to evolve support and create new solutions. 

Prowess

We courageously and dauntlessly seek new ways to gain and share our expertise to serve more families and communities. 

Integrity

Our word is our bond. We never hesitate to go above and beyond to meet and exceed expectations and requirements for care—we ensure that families can access as many forms of support as possible while being treated with the utmost respect and dignity.

Empowerment

We believe we can achieve the best outcomes when both our team and the parents we work with are empowered and well cared for. Our commitment lies in empowering our team with comprehensive care initiatives for employees and caregivers to increase confidence, education, and support, which results in the best outcomes for the children.  

Compassion

Our families feel seen, known, loved, and heard in a judgment-free environment. They know they will find the support and education needed to spark hope and pursue the impossible. 

What We Offer

We’ve Got You Covered

When you're feeling balanced and supported, you're better equipped to care for yourself, your loved ones, and your work. Our benefits and wellness programs are carefully chosen to empower you in all aspects of your life.

Flexible Work Schedule

Many of our employees enjoy a flexible schedule that includes PTO and sick time, plus additional opportunities for time off throughout the year.

Competitive Compensation

KOTM is committed to fair and competitive employee compensation. Market analysis is conducted regularly to stay abreast of market trends and to evolve our compensation policies in the most effective way possible.

Flexible Work Schedule

Many of our employees enjoy a flexible schedule that includes PTO and sick time, plus additional opportunities for time off throughout the year.

Mental Health Coverage

Mental Health coverage is included in our Employee Assistance plan that is available to all employees.

Retirement Benefits

After 90 days you are eligible to receive a company-paid match of 50% on the first 6% you contribute to your 401K. The best thing is that there is no vesting schedule and these funds are yours to keep immediately.

A Great Place To Work

KOTM consistently ranks high among organizations listed on Glassdoor, Comparably, and Indeed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Applications for all open positions are available on KOTM’s job board. Search for jobs using keywords or browse all the open positions and complete an application. 

​​Yes. You can apply to multiple positions under the same profile. Once you have created a profile, you do not need to re-enter your profile information for other positions.

If you don’t see a position that fits your experience, we still encourage you to create a profile. On our job listing page, click “Join the Talent Community for KIDS ON THE MOVE INC!” and upload your resume.

Mat Dastrup, CFO

Mat Datstrop, Chief Financial Officer at KOTM, truly embodies a blend of expertise and visionary leadership. Joining Kids on the Move in September 2019, Mat brought a rich history of accomplishments, having served as CFO for manufacturing and software companies. His successful track record includes starting and selling three businesses, showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit and strategic insight. As a licensed CPA and a Six Sigma Black Belt, Mat’s skill set is uniquely suited to driving innovation and accuracy within financial processes. His passion for integrating technology and developing robust accounting systems positions KOTM for long-term success. In his role, Mat is deeply dedicated to creating sustainable impacts that will echo throughout KOTM for decades. His presence in the organization is marked by a steadfast commitment to fostering an environment of lasting change, ensuring families benefit from his transformative work well into the future.

Ryan Erickson, COO

Ryan Erickson, the Chief Operating Officer of KOTM, brings a wealth of experience and a passionate commitment to nurturing innovation and growth. With over two decades spent as a thought leader and innovator in executive leadership roles across the medical, technical consulting, and information technology sectors, Ryan’s expertise is unparalleled. His dedication to mentoring entrepreneurs and CEOs on transforming ideas into reality speaks to his compassionate nature and deep-seated commitment to growth. Ryan views his role at KOTM as a unique opportunity to guide the organization into its next 40 years, shaping a resilient and forward-thinking future. His diverse skill set enables KOTM to not only meet current challenges with agility but also to strategically position itself for sustainable development and lasting impact. Under Ryan’s committed leadership, KOTM continues to inspire hope and innovation, reinforcing its status as a beacon of support and transformation for families everywhere.

Rachelle Rutherford, CEO

Rutherford is the strategic visionary and Chief Executive Officer of Kids on the Move (KOTM). A multifaceted and sophisticated businesswoman, she has led the trailblazing multimillion-dollar non-profit in its commitment to providing essential and comprehensive support, education, and therapies for children with delays and disabilities.  Rutherford has now spent 20 years in executive leadership roles within the telecommunications, genealogy, real estate, health care services, and education industries. Her notable contributions lie in her perseverance to find impossible and impactful solutions. Rutherford is skilled at reverse-engineering goals by mapping out exactly what is required for a successful outcome.

To help raise $150M to expand KOTM’s support services and establish a state-of-the-art center, Rutherford has partnered with Forbes Books to author and publish Chasing The Impossible, a captivating exposé delving into Kids on the Move’s transformative work. With it, she uncovers the compelling stories of resilience and hope from children, families, doctors, and community members who tenaciously pushed forward when faced with impossible odds or challenges.

Her profound understanding of what it takes to overcome the impossible stems from her own journey as a survivor of abuse and trauma, which has shaped her philanthropic missions, her intuitive nature, and her steadfast leadership. As a CEO, mom, speaker, and philanthropist, Rutherford believes discipline is one of the highest forms of self-love, consistently putting in the necessary work every single day to provide impactful solutions for others, promote a balanced and holistic lifestyle, and create opportunities for continuous growth and empowerment around the world.