Infant Stimulation Development Specialist

Pay: $23.00–$29.00 per hour

• Bachelor's Degree: $23.00–$26.00/hr

• Master's Degree: $27.00–$29.00/hr

Compensation is based on education, relevant experience, and qualifications.

Position Type: Part-Time, with opportunities for additional hours based on client needs and availability.

Nurture & Nature ABA is a BCBA-owned, clinician-led organization committed to providing ethical, high-quality developmental and behavioral services. We prioritize mentorship, collaboration, and individualized care that supports both families and clinicians.

Our Early Sparks Infant Stimulation Program provides play-based, relationship-centered developmental intervention to infants ages 3–16 months, supporting early learning, communication, motor development, and caregiver engagement.

We are seeking compassionate, energetic, and developmentally minded professionals with a background in Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Early Intervention, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), or related fields.

We are especially interested in Psychology graduates with experience working with infants, toddlers, or young children in early intervention or ABA settings.

This position is ideal for professionals passionate about early childhood development who enjoy providing individualized, play-based services and collaborating with families.

• Infant Stimulation sessions are typically one hour per appointment, with schedules determined by family needs and client availability.

• This is initially a part-time opportunity, with a minimum availability requirement of 15 hours per week.

• Candidates interested in increasing their weekly hours should be open to supporting additional ABA cases, based on qualifications, clinical needs, and case availability.

• ABA sessions are primarily scheduled during afternoon and evening hours, typically 2:30 PM–7:30 PM.

• Additional hours are dependent on client availability and are not guaranteed.

We encourage applicants who have flexibility across both daytime Infant Stimulation appointments and afternoon/evening ABA sessions.

As an Infant Stimulation Development Specialist, you will:

• Provide individualized, one-on-one developmental intervention to infants ages 3–16 months.

• Implement play-based, naturalistic teaching strategies aligned with Denver Model/ESDM-informed principles.

• Support early developmental milestones, including:

  • Communication, gestures, and vocalizations

  • Social engagement and joint attention

  • Sensory exploration and regulation

  • Fine and gross motor development

  • Imitation, object play, and early cognition

• Incorporate developmental learning opportunities into everyday routines and play.

• Support caregiver involvement through modeling and developmentally appropriate strategies.

• Implement individualized developmental goals under clinical supervision.

• Collect and maintain accurate developmental progress data and session documentation.

• Collaborate with clinical supervisors and families to support consistent, family-centered services.

• Maintain professional communication, reliability, and consistency with scheduled families.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional ABA Opportunities: Qualified clinicians interested in additional hours may also provide direct ABA services to children with developmental or behavioral support needs, under appropriate clinical supervision.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Human Development, or a closely related field.

• Minimum one year of relevant experience supporting infants, toddlers, or young children in Early Intervention, ABA, Infant Stimulation, or related developmental services.

• Understanding of early childhood developmental milestones and age-appropriate learning strategies.

• Ability to engage children through play-based, naturalistic intervention.

• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with caregivers and clinical teams.

• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to assigned clients within a 20-mile service radius.

• Ability to complete required background checks and TB screening.

• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Psychology or Developmental Psychology with relevant Early Intervention or ABA experience.

• Direct experience providing services to infants and toddlers ages 0–3.

• Experience implementing ABA interventions under BCBA supervision.

• Familiarity with Denver Model / Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) principles.

• Experience with caregiver coaching and family-centered intervention.

• Knowledge of developmental assessments, milestones, and progress documentation.

• Experience with naturalistic teaching and play-based learning.

• Bilingual abilities, including Spanish or ASL.

• Interest in professional growth within Early Intervention, ABA, or infant development.

• Employment: Part-Time to start.

• Minimum Availability: 15 hours per week.

• Infant Stimulation Sessions: Typically one hour per appointment, scheduled during daytime and early evening hours based on family availability.

• Additional ABA Cases: Primarily between 2:30 PM and 7:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

• Service Area: In-home and community-based services within a 20-mile radius of the clinician's primary home ZIP code.

• Scheduling Commitment: Candidates must maintain their agreed-upon availability to support continuity of care.

Please Note: Due to the shorter duration of Infant Stimulation appointments, candidates seeking a higher weekly caseload are strongly encouraged to have flexibility for additional afternoon/evening ABA assignments. The number of scheduled hours will vary based on client needs and availability.

This is an active, hands-on developmental role requiring the ability to:

• Sit on the floor, kneel, bend, and participate in infant play.

• Lift up to 30 lbs.

• Engage in movement-based, sensory, and developmental activities.

• BCBA-Owned & Clinician-Led: Supportive and collaborative clinical leadership

• Mentorship & Professional Growth: Ongoing training and development opportunities

• Balanced Service Areas: 20-mile service radius

• Tuition Discounts: Partnership with The Chicago School

• Approved Practicum Site: Pepperdine University and California State University, Northridge

• Wellness Reimbursement: Annual self-care allowance

• Phone & Administrative Stipends: When applicable

• 401(k) with Employer Match

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance: 70% employer-paid for eligible employees

• Paid Holidays, Vacation & Sick Time: Based on eligibility

• Mileage & Drive Time Reimbursement

• Employee Discounts: Access to discounts with 3,600+ companies

• Professional Development & Conference Opportunities

Pay: $23.00–$29.00 per hour

• Bachelor's Degree: $23.00–$26.00/hr

• Master's Degree (Preferred Fields): $27.00–$29.00/hr

Master's Degree Pay Eligibility: To qualify for the Master's-level pay range, candidates must hold a completed Master's degree in Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Early Intervention, Human Development, or a closely related field.

Master's degrees outside these preferred fields do not automatically qualify for the higher pay range.

Compensation is based on education, relevant experience, and qualifications.