Developmental Psychologist

About the Role We are building a structured early childhood ecosystem for children aged 0–3 years — combining developmental tracking, parent education, coaching, and guided home environments. We are looking for a

Developmental Psychologist

to anchor the social-emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and attachment frameworks within the platform. This is not a therapy-only role. This is a systems + parent translation + early detection role.

Key Responsibilities 1. Developmental Framework Design Build and refine age-wise developmental maps (cognitive, language, executive function, emotional regulation). Align with global research and screening standards such as: American Psychological Association guidance on child development World Health Organization early childhood development indicators UNICEF nurturing care framework Design red-flag indicators for early social-emotional and behavioral concerns. 2. Parent Education & Content Co-create structured modules on: Emotional regulation (0–3) Attachment patterns in infancy Toddler behavior and boundary setting Early signs of neurodevelopmental differences Translate complex theories (e.g., Piaget, Vygotsky, attachment science) into practical parent guidance. Review scripts for psychological accuracy and tone. 3. Case Review & Escalation Protocols Develop decision trees for: When behavior is developmentally appropriate When coaching is sufficient When referral is needed (OT, speech, developmental pediatrics, etc.) Provide periodic case supervision to child development coaches. 4. Behavioral & Emotional Data Systems Help structure: Parent-report behavioral tracking Emotional trend insights Risk-detection logic Guide ethical AI use in behavioral interpretation (avoid over-diagnosis).

Ideal Candidate M.Phil / PhD in Developmental Psychology / Clinical Psychology Strong grounding in early childhood (0–3 preferred, 0–6 acceptable) Experience with developmental assessment tools such as: Ages and Stages Questionnaires Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development Comfortable working with structured digital ecosystems Balanced clinical lens — avoids alarmism, supports informed observation

Good to Have Experience in early intervention settings Exposure to neurodiversity-affirming frameworks Experience working with urban working parents (high cognitive load families) Public speaking / workshop facilitation

What This Role Is Not Not long-term psychotherapy practice Not a diagnosis factory Not a school counselor role Not generic parenting advice

Impact Shape how emotional development is understood in the first three years Prevent mislabeling of normal toddler behavior Enable earlier, calmer identification of developmental differences Build a psychologically grounded 0–3 ecosystem at scale