Child Development Specialist

Developing Mindful Lives Llc; Mission Hills (CA); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Professional development support

Referral incentive opportunities

Job summary

Developing Mindful Lives Llc is seeking a Child Development Specialist to assess and facilitate developmental progress for children aged 0-5. This role includes hybrid services across in-home and center-based environments. Candidates should possess an approved educational background and relevant experience to support individualized developmental goals based on client needs.

This position offers competitive hourly rates ranging from $26.00 to $43.00, determined by education and experience. Benefits include paid sick/vacation time, a 401(k), and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience working with children ages 0-5 preferred.
• Strong documentation, report-writing, and written communication skills.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assess developmental progress and evaluate skills.
• Develop individualized goals based on developmental needs.
• Provide engaging, play-based developmental intervention services.

Skills

Child Development

Early Childhood Education

Documentation Skills

Bilingual Communication

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Tools

Google Docs

Google Sheets

Job description

Benefits

• Referral incentive opportunities
• Ongoing training and mentorship
• Professional development support
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation time (accrued during the first year of employment)
• Paid sick time (accrued during the first year of employment)
• Drive‑Time/Mileage reimbursement
• 401(k)

Position Overview

Child Development Specialist (CDS) – Part‑Time / Full‑Time Opportunities Available.

Location: San Fernando Valley, CA (must reside within the San Fernando Valley). Main office at 15300 Devonshire St, Mission Hills, CA 91345.

Hybrid service model including in‑home, in‑clinic, and center‑based services depending on client needs and program requirements.

Hourly rate $26.00–$43.00 per hour. Estimated annual earnings $54,000–$89,000 based on caseload, availability, and hours worked.

Applications close June 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Apply only through the DML online application form.

Responsibilities

• Assess developmental progress, evaluate cognitive, communication, social‑emotional, adaptive, play, and developmental skills.
• Identify strengths, delays, and areas of need through observation and assessment.
• Develop individualized goals based on developmental needs, family priorities, and clinical observations.
• Provide engaging, play‑based developmental intervention services in home and center‑based settings.
• Collaborate closely with occupational therapists, speech therapists, educators, and regional center teams.
• Participate in collaborative planning, consultations, and team communication.
• Educate and support families through caregiver coaching, modeling, and developmental education.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation, including initial goal plans, progress reports, final reports, evaluations, and session notes.
• Adjust intervention strategies based on ongoing progress monitoring and family feedback.
• Advocate for early childhood development and support families in navigating developmental and community resources.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, or at least 24 completed units in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Human Development, Psychology, Special Education, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of experience working with children ages 0–5 and their families preferred.
• Strong documentation, report‑writing, and written communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Calendar, and digital documentation systems.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and active auto insurance.
• Bilingual skills preferred.
• Experience with early intervention, developmental assessments, caregiver coaching, family‑centered practices, home visiting, or play‑based intervention strategies strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.
• Frequent bending, kneeling, squatting, crawling, and floor sitting.
• Ability to transition quickly to maintain child safety.
• Clear vision and hearing for supervision and interaction.
• Ability to respond swiftly during emergency situations.

Documentation & Operational Expectations

• Initial goal plans (per due date)
• Progress reports, final reports, and evaluations
• Request for services documentation
• Session logs
• Orientation signatures for new families
• Timesheets and mileage documentation
• Attendance at bi‑annual meetings (twice yearly)
• Participation in required trainings
• Maintaining above‑baseline session attendance expectations
• Consistent communication through email and Slack

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly rate $26.00–$43.00 per hour. Compensation is determined by experience, education, certifications, bilingual abilities, and early intervention background.

Paid sick time, paid vacation time, paid holidays, 401(k), drive‑time/mileage reimbursement, professional development support, ongoing training and mentorship, and referral incentive opportunities may be included.

Application Information

Learn more about our mission and services at mindfullives.com.

Careers Page: https://mindfullives.com/careers.

Flexible work from home options available.