In-Home Child Development Specialist

1 week ago

Los Angeles, United States Littlest Playmates LLC Part time
Job DescriptionJob Description

In-Home Child Development Specialist - Join the Littlest Playmates Team

Littlest Playmates is seeking dynamic professionals to make a positive impact on the lives of young children and their families. This rewarding role as an In-Home Child Development Specialist offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to early childhood development.

Position Overview
As an In-Home Child Development Specialist, you will:

  • Provide 1:1 play-based early intervention activities in home and community settings
  • Collaborate with families to design play activities that support their child’s development, based on Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP)
  • Work with children from birth to age 3, who come from diverse cultural backgrounds and experience developmental delays or disabilities
  • Conduct developmental assessments using the HELP Strand Assessment tool every 3 months
  • Serve clients located within a specific area of Los Angeles, with client homes typically less than 1-2 miles apart

Key Responsibilities

  • Facilitate engaging, play-based activities to support developmental milestones in cognition, language, motor skills, self-help, and social/emotional development
  • Manage a caseload of 10-27 children per week, with the possibility of increasing to full-time hours (28-30 clients) based on mutual agreement
  • Work closely with families and supervisors to ensure personalized and effective interventions
  • Maintain accurate documentation and report writing

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree (or within 3 months of completion) in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Special Education, or a related field (e.g., Psychology, Sociology)
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience working with young children (0-3 years) in home, community, or classroom settings
  • Familiarity with developmental milestones for children birth to 3 years old
  • CPR certification required
  • Clear criminal background check (Department of Justice/FBI)
  • Valid California driver’s license, reliable automobile, and current auto insurance
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Apple software
  • Bilingual fluency in Korean, Russian, French, or Armenian is a plus

Additional Requirements

  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to understand and navigate cross-cultural differences
  • Friendly, upbeat demeanor with professional maturity
  • Strong interest in long-term employment with potential for internal promotion

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive hourly rate: $25.00-$32.50 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience
  • Mileage reimbursement and car allowance
  • Pay for report writing and administrative time
  • Full-time employees (30+ hours per week) eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits after 3 full months
  • Opportunities for internal promotions to supervisory and coordinator roles

Why Littlest Playmates?

  • Comprehensive initial and ongoing training
  • Access to a wide range of resources, including high-quality toys, parent resources, iPad, and more
  • Work in a supportive, innovative environment focused on the holistic development of each child
  • Competitive pay, bonuses, and incentives for dedicated professionals

If you are passionate about early childhood development and want to make a lasting difference, apply today to join our growing team at Littlest Playmates.

For more information, visit: www.littlestplaymates.org

We look forward to hearing from you

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