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Child Development Specialist | Paid Training & Career Growth

FirstSteps for Kids, Inc.
Location
6767 Forest Lawn Drive, Los Angeles, California
Posted
23 days ago
Department
Clinical Instructors
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Enthusiasm for working with children
  • Ability to connect with kids and celebrate their progress
Nice to have
  • Experience as a preschool teacher, Montessori guide, or early childhood educator
What the job really is

As a Child Development Specialist at FirstSteps, you will work one-on-one with children diagnosed with autism in a supportive, play-based environment. Your role will involve helping these children develop communication, social, independence, and everyday life skills while receiving paid training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles. This position offers opportunities for career advancement through mentorship and ongoing training.

Benefits
  • Paid training in ABA principles
  • Opportunities for career advancement
  • Starting pay of $23/hour with potential for increases multiple times a year
Things to weigh
  • No specific qualifications listed beyond a passion for working with children
  • The role may require emotional resilience due to the nature of working with children with autism
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