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Child Development Specialist at Positive Development | Monterey Park, CA

Positive DevelopmentMonterey Park, CA
On-site Part-time $20/hr - $30/hr

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Experience Level

Entry Level

Qualifications

Candidates should exhibit a passion for child development and a commitment to fostering positive growth. Experience in related fields is beneficial but not mandatory.

About the job

Our Mission:

Make a real impact. Build real skills. Grow with us.

At Positive Development, we are dedicated to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to grow, learn, and flourish. We also value meaningful work for professionals that cultivates essential skills for their future careers.

We provide individualized support to autistic children, focusing on enhancing their communication, social, and daily living skills through engaging, play-based, and relationship-centered interactions.

Why This Role is Unique:

This position is not just about observation; you'll be actively involved in coaching and supporting children in their development. The experience gained here is particularly valuable for those pursuing careers in:

  • Psychology
  • Social Work
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Speech Language Pathology
  • Education and Special Education
  • Counseling
  • Medicine and Health

This role is incredibly fulfilling but demands patience, emotional resilience, and dedication. You will have the support of experienced clinicians and supervisors who are genuinely invested in your professional growth.

We are particularly eager to connect with candidates who are:

  • Enthusiastic about working with children and adolescents
  • Inquisitive about human development and learning processes
  • Patient, empathetic, and energetic
  • Dependable and committed to maintaining a stable schedule (children benefit from consistency!)
  • Comfortable engaging directly with families in a home-based environment

Ideal candidates include education majors, psychology students, pre-medical and nursing students, aspiring occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists, behavior technicians, camp counselors, teacher’s assistants, childcare providers, direct support professionals, and caregivers.

Responsibilities of a Child Development Specialist:

About Positive Development

Positive Development is a forward-thinking organization committed to making a significant difference in the lives of children. We prioritize building relationships and enhancing skills through tailored interactions that promote learning and growth.

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