Child Development Specialist – Infant & Toddler

Job overview

The Child Development Specialist – Infant & Toddler role is an in-person, year-round position in Newton Center, MA, scheduled for 32 hours per week. The annual salary range is $44,104–$53,488. The role supports children, families, and teachers at the Godine Early Learning Center. The specialist provides developmental assessment, planning, consultation, referrals, and support to help children reach their emotional, social, and cognitive potential. By collaborating with families, classroom teams, and outside services, the role supports developmentally appropriate practices and individualized goals.

What you'll do

• Support children in infant and toddler programs
• work with parents, teachers, and staff
• identify strategies for developmental needs
• meet with classroom teachers to discuss children and practices
• develop written individual educational plans
• provide developmental resources and referrals
• collaborate with Early Intervention, schools, and agencies
• attend multidisciplinary meetings
• provide staff training as needed
• support center leadership as needed
• design curriculum and facilitate short-term social skills groups as directed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

child development specialist

infant and toddler

early learning center

newton center ma

in-person

32 hours per week

year-round

$44,104–$53,488 annually

early intervention

developmental support

individual educational plans

jcc greater boston

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits package
• health and dental insurance
• health reimbursement account
• life and long-term disability coverage
• paid time off
• 403(b)
• voluntary vision and supplemental life coverage
• employee assistance program
• JCC fitness membership and program discounts.

Why this role

Part-time, 32 hours per week, year-round; requires a master’s-level degree in a related field, two or more years of related experience, and Early Intervention Program experience.

About the employer

JCC Greater Boston is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.