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Catalyst Kids

Infant Development Specialist

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$21.41 - $32.11/hr

... practices * Understand the growth and development of infants/toddlers ages zero-three years and ... Infant Development Specialists may be required to: * Visually inspect the environement for hazards ...

Catalyst Kids

Infant Development Specialist

Menifee, CA · On-site

... practices * Understand the growth and development of infants/toddlers ages zero-three years and ... Infant Development Specialists may be required to: * Visually inspect the environement for hazards ...

Catalyst Kids

Infant Development Specialist

Elk Grove, CA · On-site

$21.41 - $32.11/hr

... practices * Understand the growth and development of infants/toddlers ages zero-three years and ... Infant Development Specialists may be required to: * Visually inspect the environment for hazards ...

Unifin SAS

Talent Development Specialist

Rochester, NY · On-site

Talent Development Specialist Who we are? As a French pharmaceutical industrial group, we strive to ... best practices in learning technologies, instructional design, and program facilitation. • ...

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How much do practice development specialist jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for practice development specialist in the United States is $81,632.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,500.00 and $99,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a Practice Development Specialist collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to drive growth initiatives?

A Practice Development Specialist works closely with both clinical and administrative teams to identify opportunities for growth, streamline processes, and improve patient engagement. They often facilitate communication between departments, coordinate training sessions, and implement best practices to enhance service delivery. By analyzing performance metrics and gathering feedback, they ensure that new strategies align with organizational goals while supporting staff development. This collaborative approach helps foster a culture of continuous improvement within the practice.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Practice Development Specialist?

To thrive as a Practice Development Specialist, you need expertise in clinical education, staff development, and a relevant healthcare degree such as nursing or allied health, often with advanced certifications like CNE or professional development credentials. Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), data analytics tools, and evidence-based practice resources is typically required. Strong leadership, communication, and mentorship skills help foster team growth and continuous improvement. These competencies are essential for effectively elevating clinical practice standards and improving patient outcomes within healthcare organizations.

What is the difference between Practice Development Specialist vs Clinical Coordinator?

AspectPractice Development SpecialistClinical Coordinator
CredentialsRelevant certifications, healthcare or business backgroundHealthcare or clinical certifications, experience in clinical settings
Work EnvironmentHealthcare practices, clinics, or healthcare organizationsHospitals, clinics, outpatient facilities
Employer & IndustryHealthcare providers, private practices, healthcare consultingHospitals, clinics, healthcare facilities
Primary FocusImproving practice efficiency, growth, and developmentManaging clinical operations and patient care coordination

The Practice Development Specialist focuses on enhancing practice growth, efficiency, and strategic development, often working on business and operational improvements. In contrast, the Clinical Coordinator manages daily clinical operations and patient care processes. While both roles require healthcare knowledge, the Practice Development Specialist emphasizes practice growth and development, whereas the Clinical Coordinator concentrates on clinical workflow and patient management.

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Infant Development Specialist

Costa Mesa, CA • On-site

Catalyst Kids
Education Programs Administration • 1 - 5K employees
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$21.41 - $32.11/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 22 days ago

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Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

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Job description

An Infant Development Specialist establishes a climate of respect for each infant/toddler's individual personality, physical characteristics, traits, temperament, language, and family culture. They support the individual planning and implementation of Catalyst's program for children ranging in age zero to three years old. The Infant Development Specialist moves with their group of children from the time they enter the program until they move to preschool (age 2.9 or up) supporting their development, building strong family relationships, setting the trajectory for future success in the child/families' school success and ensuring continuity of care for the child until they move to preschool. Catalyst Infant Development Specialists must be able to facilitate a variety of age-appropriate experiences that support children's social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development, and ensure all children are supervised at all times in a healthy and safe environment.
Essential Functions:
  • Create and implement individual developmentally appropriate curriculum and small group experiences that are directly connected to the interests and development of infants/toddlers, supported by learning frameworks and foundations that promote positive wholistic and cutlturally responsive practices
  • Understand the growth and development of infants/toddlers ages zero-three years and meet their needs based on their developmental age
  • Keep infant/toddlers healthy and safe by connecting proper supervision, following compliance regulations, positive, empathetic, consistent interactions, healthy habits, and nurturing culturally diverse relationships
  • Create, implement and maintain intentional, enriched and supportive learning environments connected to curriculum and quality experiences that are appropriate for all children and allow opportunities for safe risks
  • Ensure the environment meets the needs of the developmental age of infant/toddlers as they grow through the first three years of life
  • Provide excellent customer service by establishing and maintaining authentic connections and reciprocal, culturally responsive relationships with children, families, communities and center/classroom team
  • Complete a daily report and provide continual evaluation for families detailing the child's individual progress and developmental milestones
  • Work collaboratively with each other connecting workplace values, education and experience to provide the highest quality programs and creative workplaces

Work EnvironmentAll infant Development Specialists are expected to demonstrate behaviors that are essential for successful programs and environement including the following:
  • Positive, nurturing, patient, and developmentally appropriate interactions with infants/toddlers
  • Maintain kind, respectful, and safe emotional and physical environments for children
  • Be on time and present on a regularly scheduled basis
  • Be supportive and nutruing in outdoor and indoor programs
  • Be physically and mentally capable of interacting with infants/toddlers zero to three meeting all their needs and ensuring their safety
  • Be aware of and implement safety guidelines; report any health & safety issues or incidents to management, and remain calm if providing first aid (as needed) during emergency situations

Physical & Environmental ConditionsInfant Development Specialists are responsible for various program elements on a daily basis and will routinely be exposed to indoor and outdoor elements. Infant Development Specialists may be required to:
  • Visually inspect the environement for hazards to children and implement preventiative actions )i.e., set up cones to limit the play area) to maintain a safe environment for children
  • Be comfortable with occasional loud noise in or outside the classroom during active/loud activities
  • Be comfortable holding, lifting diapering and nurturing infants and toddlers ages 0-3yrears during caregiving routines.
  • Be comfortable with frequent bending, lifting, twisting, reaching, pushing and pulling
  • Push, lift, carry, and hold various objects up to 15 lbs. - by individual or team effort - such as equipment carts, emergency back packs, food coolers, classroom furnishings, and other similar program materials
  • Work inside the classroom or outside the room in all weather conditions which are safe for children.
  • Traverse various terrains (grass, blacktop, dirt) and heights (ladders, playgrounds) depending on the school outdoor environment
  • Adapt to the physical level of infants/toddlers (example, sitting on the floor, kneeling, squatting) for activities and problem-solving/interactions
  • Supervise walks around the community

Qualifications & Experience:
Infant Development Specialists are the individuals with the highest educational qualifications assigned to a group of children/classroom/center/program. They may also direct/supervise other members of the teaching team.
Education
Education and permit requirements may vary by center needs/require at least three units specific to the Infant/Toddler (0-3yrs) age group.
  • 24 units in child development, early childhood development or related field, plus 16 general education units and (at least three units in Infant/Toddler (0-3) specficially)
  • AA degree in ECE, CD, or related field from a national accredited college
  • BA degree in ECE, CD, or related field from a national accredited college/university
  • Teacher or above Child Development Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
  • Any degree must also include at least three units in Infant/Toddler (0-3yrs) specifically)

Experience & Skills
  • 2 years of experience in a group care environment where care/teaching was provided for a consistent age group preferred
  • 1 year experience supervising adults or equivalent Adult Supervision units preferred
  • Effective problem solving, conflict resolution, classroom management, and communication with children and families
  • Effective organization, time management, curriculum and assessment documentation ( Individualized lesson plans, portfolios, anecdotal notes)
  • Ability to work alongside colleagues and maintain a professional team environment
  • Current adult and infant/child CPR/First Aid certification preferred
  • Bilingual/Multilingual language preference based on individual center needs

Shift Type: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9am - 6pm
What We Offer:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
  • 401(k) Retirement plan and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Personal Health Advocate
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
  • Commuter pre-tax benefit
  • Discounted childcare
  • Access to the Calm app
  • Tickets at Work employee discounts
  • Be constantly in a learning and growth process with training and professional growth advisory

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace.
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