About the job
Position: Child Development Specialist
Work Location: Newark, NJ
Job Type: Part-time
Compensation: $22-$28 per hour
Our Mission:
Create meaningful impacts. Develop essential skills. Advance your career with us.
At Positive Development, we are dedicated to ensuring every child has the opportunity to grow, learn, and thrive. We also believe that every aspiring professional deserves an impactful job that fosters real skill development for their future.
We provide personalized support to autistic children, focusing on the enhancement of communication, social, and daily living skills through engaging, play-based interactions that prioritize relationships.
What Makes This Role Unique:
This position goes beyond mere observation; you will be actively involved in coaching and connecting with children to facilitate their growth. This experience is invaluable 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 rewarding, demanding qualities such as patience, emotional maturity, and dedication. You will receive comprehensive support from experienced clinicians and supervisors who are committed to your professional growth.
We are particularly eager to connect with candidates who are:
Enthusiastic about working with children and teens
Inquisitive about human development and learning processes
Empathetic, patient, and eager to make a difference
Dependable and committed to maintaining a consistent schedule (children thrive on routine!)
Comfortable engaging directly with families in their homes
Ideal candidates include:
Education majors, psychology students, pre-med students, nursing students, and those with a passion for child development.
