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Child Development Specialist

Burke, VA · On-site

$22 - $28/hr

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As of May 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for child development assistant in the United States is $19.23, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $20.67 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A child development assistant works at a child care center and supports the teacher with managing children under their care. As a child development assistant, your job duties include helping students as they complete daily activities, assisting the teacher during instructional periods, and performing general administrative tasks as needed. The career typically requires postsecondary education in child development or early childhood education, as well as professional experience in working with children. You may also need to complete first aid and CPR certification training programs and pass a background check. Additional qualifications include excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as well as the ability to manage young children.

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To thrive as a Child Development Assistant, you need knowledge of early childhood development, basic caregiving skills, and typically a certificate or diploma in child care or a related field. Familiarity with health and safety regulations, child observation tools, and early learning frameworks is commonly required. Patience, strong communication, and a nurturing demeanor help foster trusting relationships with children and families. These skills ensure the provision of safe, supportive, and developmentally appropriate care that promotes children's growth and well-being.

How does a Child Development Assistant typically collaborate with lead educators and parents?

Child Development Assistants work closely with lead educators by supporting lesson implementation, managing classroom routines, and observing children’s behavior to provide valuable feedback. They also frequently communicate with parents, sharing updates on their child's progress and addressing any concerns under the guidance of the lead teacher. This collaboration ensures a consistent, nurturing environment for children and helps maintain open lines of communication between the educational team and families.

What are Child Development Assistants?

Child Development Assistants are professionals who support the care, learning, and development of young children in settings such as daycares, preschools, and early childhood education centers. They assist lead educators by preparing classroom materials, supervising children, and helping implement daily activities that promote social, emotional, and cognitive growth. Their role also involves ensuring a safe and nurturing environment, observing children’s progress, and communicating with parents and staff. Qualifications and requirements can vary depending on local regulations and the specific workplace.
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Child Development Specialist

Child Development Specialist

Pinal Gila Community Child Services

Eloy, AZ • On-site

$20.25 - $23.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:
Responsible for supervising and working collaboratively with toddler teaching staff and parents to ensure the successful operation of the PGCCS school readiness plan, including working with the Head Start team to plan, monitor, and implement all content areas and HSPPS within the Head Start Program.
Essential Functions:
The Child Development Specialist will ultimately be evaluated on a combination of skills, dispositions, and behaviors, some of which are related to the specific service area of this position and others that represent general expectations of all our agency employees.
The Child Development Specialist responsibilities chiefly fall within the following essential functions, although s/he may perform other tasks and/or duties as assigned. The Child Development Specialist will demonstrate competency to perform essential functions that include:
  1. Supervises center staff in all activities including recommending for hire/dismissal; train, guide, counsel, monitor, appraise performance, goal setting, provide T/TA, develop staff improvement plans and discipline as needed.
  2. Provides supervision of Toddler children.
  3. Ensures quality direct service delivery for children, pregnant women, and families as assigned.
  4. Responsible for implementing center base services.
  5. Works indirectly to develop and implement an educational program that includes appropriate child development activities, bilingual/multicultural approaches, individualized education plans, and evaluation of child and & parent progress.
  6. Works with staff to assist with incorporation of IEP/IFSP goals into home visits and socialization.
  7. Provides role modeling, directions, & technical assistance to site staff.
  8. Provides assistance and direction for site staff in the areas of delegation, leadership, staff development, family issues, morale, and evaluation.
  9. Serves as a liaison between Specialists, Coordinators, other Central Office staff, and local site staff.
  10. Works with Site Manager to provide coordinated services between PHS and EHS within one site.
  11. Collaborates with community partners, local service providers, and agencies.
  12. Participates as part of the site team and works in conjunction with center staff for LPC, Team Activities, and Community Events.
  13. Actively recruits new enrollees for the program and maintains a waiting list.
  14. Oversees inventory of classroom supplies and materials.
  15. Maintains up-to-date, accurate records in all component areas and submits reports/records as directed.
  16. Maintains child/family/staff confidentiality.
  17. Serves as back up to the Site Manager/Assistant Site Manager
  18. Proficient in utilizing various virtual platforms to facilitate seamless communication and collaboration.
  19. Serves as additional assistance in the classroom daily.
  20. Assists children with differing abilities in their daily routine, which may include diapering, feeding, etc.
  21. Provide classroom services, instruction and training with teaching staff while in the classroom.

Minimum Requirements:
  1. AAS/AA in ECE or related field. BA in ECE or related field preferred. All education must be from an accredited institution.
  2. Minimum 16 Infant/Toddler course credits from an accredited institution.
  3. Two years qualifying experience (Qualifying experience-means verifiable experience working directly with a group of children during a specified time period in any licensed childcare facility, elementary education program, or in the field of social work, psychology, or other related field to child growth or development). Infant/Toddler experience preferred.
  4. Knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards
  5. Possess computer skills in word processing, data collection systems, Internet, and e-mail.
  6. Excellent oral and written communications, strong team leadership skills and experience in public speaking.
  7. Arizona's driver's license, proof of insurance, fingerprint card, Social Security card, CPR and First Aid, Food Safety Manager Certification and provide as needed a vehicle for program business.
  8. Health Questionnaire is required at hire and will be updated every 3 years.
  9. Meet all agency, state and federally required immunizations or have an approved exemption on file.
  10. Employee must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  1. Frequent significant decision and problem-solving abilities.
  2. Ability to respond appropriately to an emergency or a crisis situation.
  3. Ability to supervise pre-school children in a safe environment and apply early childhood development theory in daily activities to adapt to the individual needs of children.
  4. Demonstrate the understanding of DCS reporting system, signs and symptoms of child abuse and neglect.
  5. Knowledge of Child and Adult Food Program (CACFP) and implement per position.

Physical Requirements:
Able to perform the following physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation: critical sensory requirements include general vision, specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Hear or listen in the normal range (corrected) and speak and give directions clearly. Able to walk, sit, stand, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to 40 lbs., run 50 feet, and demonstrate exercises - jumping jacks, leg lifts, etc.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed in a classroom/office setting where minimal exposure to injury exists. Hours of work will generally be during regular business hours and average at least 40 hrs. per week. There will be work variations in work hours due to employee special projects, deadlines, and other concerns. PGCCS employees have the possibility of exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials through collateral duty to their routine work assignments, such as rendering first aid if need arises, and seldom exposure to vibration, toxic conditions, odors, dust, mold, and poor ventilation.

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