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Child Development Specialist

Positive DevelopmentSpringfield, VA
On-site Part-time $22/hr - $28/hr

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Experience Level

Entry Level

Qualifications

Candidates should possess patience, empathy, and a genuine enthusiasm for child development. Prior experience with children, especially those with special needs, is a plus but not mandatory.

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.

About Positive Development

Positive Development is dedicated to fostering an environment where children can thrive while equipping future professionals with the skills they need to make an impact in the field of child development.

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