About the job
Position: Child Development Specialist
Work Location: Bethesda, MD
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: $22-$28 per hour
Our Mission:
Make a meaningful impact. Acquire invaluable skills. Grow alongside us.
At Positive Development, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to grow, learn, and thrive, and that every aspiring professional should have the chance to engage in meaningful work that fosters valuable skills for their future.
We provide one-on-one support to autistic children, assisting them in developing communication, social, and daily living skills through play-based and relationship-oriented interactions.
What Sets This Role Apart:
This role is not just about observing and assisting; it is about actively coaching, connecting, and facilitating growth in children, while also gaining experience that is highly relevant for careers in:
Psychology
Social Work
Occupational Therapy
Speech Language Pathology
Education and Special Education
Counseling
Medicine and Health
This role is incredibly rewarding but requires patience, emotional maturity, and dedication. You will receive guidance from experienced clinicians and supervisors committed to your professional growth.
We are particularly enthusiastic about candidates who are:
Passionate about working with children and teenagers
Inquisitive about human development and learning processes
Patient, empathetic, and enthusiastic
Dependable and committed to maintaining a consistent schedule (children thrive on consistency)
Comfortable working directly with families in home-based settings
Ideal candidates include education majors, psychology students, pre-med students, nursing students, and those pursuing related fields.

