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Child Development Specialist | Paid Training & Career Growth

FirstSteps for Kids, Inc.·Los Angeles, California

$23 - $23/hrFull TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 1 day ago
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Child Development Specialist | Paid Training & Career Growth · $23 - $23/hr

How this role compares

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  • -8% vs. median posted rate for teaching roles in Los Angeles, California ($25.00/hr, n=299)
$1.00/hr · p10p90 · $95.00/hr
this role: $23.00/hrmedian $25.00/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 299 posted teaching roles in Los Angeles, California rates. This role sits in the 39th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 8% below the Los Angeles, California median for similar positions.

Provide evidence-based, behavior analytic treatment to children with autism in a one-on-one setting. Help children build communication, social, and everyday life skills within a supportive, play-based environment.

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.

Requirements

The role is open to enthusiastic and caring individuals who enjoy working with children. Prior experience in early childhood education or similar fields is valued, and the company provides paid training in ABA principles.

  • Communication
  • Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Mentorship
  • Social skills
  • Child development
  • Independence training
  • Behavioral treatment

Benefits

  • Career growth opportunities
  • Paid training
  • Mentorship

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$23 - $23/hr
Location
Los Angeles, California
Posted
Aug 28, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

FirstSteps for Kids, Inc.

Founded in 2005, FirstSteps for Kids, Inc. is dedicated to enhancing the lives of children diagnosed with Autism and related learning challenges. Our unwavering mission is to provide compassionate, personalized ABA intervention that celebrates the individuality of every child....

IndustryIndividual and Family Services
TypePrivately Held
Size201-500 employees
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California Child Development Roles Value Training and Care

California continues to need professionals supporting children’s development, making caring candidates with early childhood or related experience relevant; familiarity with ABA principles, communication, and consistency can strengthen an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits from the original job description to save research time, then highlight child-focused experience and ask how paid training, mentorship, and career growth are structured at the $23-per-hour role.

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