About the job
Join Us as a Child Development Specialist!
Location: Denville, NJ
Employment Type: Part-time
Compensation: $22-$28 per hour
Our Mission:
Make a real impact. Build essential skills. Grow with us.
At Positive Development, we are dedicated to providing every child the opportunity to thrive, learn, and grow. We also believe in offering our team members meaningful work that fosters real skill development.
In this role, you will work one-on-one with children on the autism spectrum, helping them develop vital communication, social, and daily living skills through engaging, play-based interactions.
What Makes This Position Unique:
This is not a passive position; you will be actively involved in coaching and connecting with children to foster their development. This experience is particularly beneficial for those pursuing careers in:
Psychology
Social Work
Occupational Therapy
Speech Language Pathology
Education and Special Education
Counseling
Medicine and Health
While this work is incredibly rewarding, it requires patience, emotional maturity, and dedication. You will be guided and supported by our experienced clinicians and supervisors who are committed to your growth.
We are particularly eager to connect with candidates who are:
Passionate about working with children and teens
Curious about human development and learning
Patient, empathetic, and enthusiastic
Reliable and able to maintain 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 and nursing students, and anyone interested in a fulfilling career in child development.
