About the job
Position: Child Development Specialist
Work Location: Springfield, VA
Job Type: Part-time
Compensation: $22-$28 per hour
Our Mission:
Make a significant difference. Develop real skills. Grow with us.
At Positive Development, we are dedicated to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to grow, learn, and flourish while providing aspiring professionals with fulfilling work that enhances their skill set for the future.
We engage directly with autistic children, fostering their communication, social, and daily living abilities through interactive, play-based, and relationship-centered approaches.
What Sets This Role Apart:
This role goes beyond mere observation and assistance. You will actively coach, connect, and support children's development while acquiring invaluable experience relevant to careers in:
Psychology
Social Work
Occupational Therapy
Speech Language Pathology
Education and Special Education
Counseling
Medicine and Health
This position is incredibly rewarding yet demands patience, emotional maturity, and dedication. You will receive ongoing support from experienced clinicians and supervisors committed to your professional growth.
We are particularly eager to meet candidates who are:
Enthusiastic about working with children and adolescents
Interested in human development and learning
Patient, empathetic, and passionate
Dependable and committed to a consistent schedule (children rely on routine!)
Comfortable working with families in a home setting
Ideal candidates include: education majors, psychology students, pre-med students, nursing students, and others looking to gain hands-on experience in child development.

