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Child Development Specialist | Paid Training & Career Growth
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A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.
$42,713 / year median in California
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Child Development Specialist | Paid Training & Career Growth FirstSteps for Kids, Inc. - 3.7 Burbank, CA Job Details $23 an hour 18 hours ago Benefits Paid training Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Behavior management for students with special needs Social skills building Experience working with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Experience working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders Experience working with individuals with autism Play-based instruction One-on-one student support Teaching life skills in special education Life skills building Montessori Teaching life skills Language development (child development components) Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) for children Entry level Full Job Description About FirstSteps The FirstSteps Team is inspired by the belief that every child deserves the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential. To that end, our mission is twofold: to provide the best evidence-based, behavior analytic treatment to our children diagnosed with autism and related learning differences, and to offer a positive, collaborative, and dynamic work experience for our team. We are steadfastly committed to ongoing training and mentorship of our employees, always motivated to support the next generation of clinical leaders in our field and at FirstSteps. Our greatest reward is witnessing the rapid and joyful learning of our little ones and knowing that together, we are creating more happy days for the kids and families we serve. Love Working With Kids? Apply Your Experience Towards a Career in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) We're looking for enthusiastic, caring people who want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with autism as Behavior Technicians, where you'll work one-on-one with children in a supportive, play-based environment, helping them build communication, social, independence, and everyday life skills. If you're a preschool teacher, Montessori guide, early childhood educator, or simply someone who loves helping children learn and grow, you already have something incredibly valuable: the ability to connect with kids, meet them where they are, and celebrate the little wins along the way. We want to build on that foundation by teaching you ABA principles via paid training, hands-on mentorship, and real opportunities to advance your career. Many of our leaders started in hands-on roles working directly with children; this could be the beginning of a career you never expected. If you've ever thought, "I love working with kids, but I'm ready for something more," this could be your next step. Bring your experience. Bring your heart. We'll help you build what's next. $23/hour to start, with $1/hour increase opportunities multiple times a year For more information about FirstSteps for Kids, we encourage you to visit our website at www.firststepsforkids.com.