Child Development Specialist - Flexible Part-Time Growth

Positive Development; Eatontown (NJ); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

$1000 Referral Bonus

Monthly Technology Stipend

Paid drive time + mileage between 1st/

Paid training

Letters of recommendation potential

Job summary

Positive Development is hiring a Part-time Child Development Specialist to work with children in home-based or center-based settings, focusing on building communication, social, and daily living skills through play and personal connections.

The role trains under experienced clinicians, offers paid training, flexible part-time schedules (3–5 days, with evenings/weekends), direct pay $22–$28/hour, and opportunities for growth and referrals; background check required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (30–40 min drive radius).
• Ability to perform physical tasks (playing on floor, lifting up to 40 lbs).
• Strong communication skills and professionalism with families and teammates.

Responsibilities

• Build communication, social, and daily living skills through play, conversation, and shared activities.
• Create meaningful connections to help children think, create, and engage with the world.
• Follow a relationship-based intervention model to achieve outcomes with fewer session hours.
• Track progress by documenting session notes and goal outcomes.
• Collaborate with clinicians and supervisors to build clinical skills and confidence.
• Learn how evidence-based developmental care works in real life.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Reliability

Driving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Positive Development is hiring a Part-time Child Development Specialist to work with children in home-based or center-based settings, focusing on building communication, social, and daily living skills through play and personal connections.

The role trains under experienced clinicians, offers paid training, flexible part-time schedules (3–5 days, with evenings/weekends), direct pay $22–$28/hour, and opportunities for growth and referrals; background check required.