Part-Time Child Development Specialist — Growth & Training

Positive Development; Boyds (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Technology stipend

Paid drive time

Paid training

Letters of recommendation

Job summary

Positive Development in Maryland seeks a Part-time Child Development Specialist to work with autistic children in home-based settings, helping build communication, social, and daily living skills through play-based interactions.

You will be supported by experienced clinicians and supervisors, with flexible 3–5 day schedules and after-school hours. Direct pay is $22–$28/hour, with paid training and mileage reimbursement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Strong communication skills with families and teammates.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patience and empathy

Communication

Reliability

Relationship-building

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Positive Development in Maryland seeks a Part-time Child Development Specialist to work with autistic children in home-based settings, helping build communication, social, and daily living skills through play-based interactions.

You will be supported by experienced clinicians and supervisors, with flexible 3–5 day schedules and after-school hours. Direct pay is $22–$28/hour, with paid training and mileage reimbursement.