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Child Development Specialist | Paid Training & Career Growth

FirstSteps for Kids, Inc.
Location
877 Ygnacio Valley Rd., Walnut Creek CA
Posted
16 days ago
Department
Clinical Instructors
Salary
$23-$25
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Enthusiasm for working with children
  • Ability to connect with kids and support their learning
  • 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 play-based environment, focusing on developing their communication, social, and everyday life skills. The role involves applying your experience with children while receiving paid training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles, with opportunities for career advancement through mentorship.

Benefits
  • Paid training
  • Hands-on mentorship
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Starting wage of $23-$25/hour after training
  • Potential for $1/hour wage increases multiple times a year
Things to weigh
  • No specific details on the duration of paid training
  • Wage range is relatively low compared to some other roles in education or child development
Job score4/5
Benefits3/5
Freshness4/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity4/5
Pay transparency5/5

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