Child Development Specialist — Part-Time, $26–$30/hr

Positive Development; La Cañada Flintridge (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonuses

Monthly technology stipend

Paid drive time and mileage between Cl

Paid training

Letters of recommendation

Job summary

Positive Development is seeking a Child Development Specialist to join our Clinical team on-site in La Cañada Flintridge, CA. The role is part-time and involves coaching autistic children to build communication and daily living skills through play-based, relationship-focused interactions.

Direct Pay ranges from $26 to $30 per hour with Training/Admin Pay at $20 per hour, and a flexible schedule including weekdays and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 1 year of experience with children.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to perform physical tasks and engage with children on the floor.

Responsibilities

• Build communication, social, and daily living skills through play.
• Create meaningful connections to help children engage with the world.
• Follow a relationship-based intervention model to achieve outcomes.
• Track progress by documenting session notes and goals.
• Collaborate with clinicians and supervisors to build clinical skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Driver's license

Reliability

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

1 year of volunteer or working experience with children

Job description

Positive Development is seeking a Child Development Specialist to join our Clinical team on-site in La Cañada Flintridge, CA. The role is part-time and involves coaching autistic children to build communication and daily living skills through play-based, relationship-focused interactions.

Direct Pay ranges from $26 to $30 per hour with Training/Admin Pay at $20 per hour, and a flexible schedule including weekdays and weekends.