Job Description
Title: Child Development Specialist Work Location: Job Type: Part-time Pay: $22-$28 per hour Our Mission: Make a real impact. Build real skills. Grow with us. At Positive Development, we believe every child deserves the chance to grow, learn, and thrive and every burgeoning professional deserves meaningful work that builds real skills for the future. We work one-on-one with autistic children, helping them build communication, social, and daily living skills through play-based, relationship-focused interactions. Why This Role is Different: This isn't a passive "observe and assist" job. You'll be actively coaching, connecting, and helping children grow; while gaining experience that's highly relevant for careers in: Psychology Social Work Occupational Therapy Speech Language Pathology Education and Special Education Counseling Medicine and Health This work is deeply rewarding, but it requires patience, emotional maturity, and commitment. You'll be supported every step of the way by experienced clinicians and supervisors who are invested in your growth. We're especially excited to meet candidates who are: Passionate about working with children and teens Curious about human development and learning Patient, empathetic, and enthusiastic Reliable and committed to a consistent schedule (kids depend on consistency!) Comfortable working directly with families in home-based setting Great fits include: Education majors, psychology students, pre-meds, nursing students, OT/SLP hopefuls, behavior technicians, camp counselors, teacher's assistants, childcare providers, di