About the job
Position: Child Development Specialist
Work Location: Germantown, MD
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $22-$28 per hour
Our Mission:
Make a significant difference. Develop tangible skills. Grow with us.
At Positive Development, we are committed to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to grow, learn, and flourish. We also believe that every emerging professional deserves a fulfilling role that fosters the development of essential skills for their future.
We provide one-on-one support to autistic children, focusing on enhancing communication, social, and daily living skills through engaging, play-based interactions centered on relationship building.
What Makes This Role Unique:
This position is not just about observation; it is about actively coaching, connecting, and nurturing children's growth. This experience is highly relevant for careers in:
Psychology
Social Work
Occupational Therapy
Speech Language Pathology
Education and Special Education
Counseling
Medicine and Health
This rewarding work requires patience, emotional maturity, and dedication. You will receive support from experienced clinicians and supervisors invested in your development.
We are particularly eager to connect with candidates who are:
Enthusiastic about working with children and teenagers
Inquisitive about human development and learning processes
Patient, empathetic, and eager
Reliable and committed to maintaining a consistent schedule (children thrive on routine!)
Comfortable engaging with families in home environments
Ideal candidates include:
Education majors, psychology students, pre-med, nursing students, and others seeking hands-on experience in child development.

