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I have three dogs at my house. The dogs have a pecking order in their pack (which includes my wife and me). Your dog likely feels that she is ahead of your child in the pack pecking order. It's a normal position for a dog to take with a small child. An attack or even a real bite is highly unlikely. "Air snaps" are common with the largest dog in our house when dealing with the other two smaller ones. There's never a bite, just a message to the others saying "leave me alone!" It usually happens when one of the smaller ones is pestering the larger one.
I'd find a dog trainer and pay for the advice/training. It'll be well worth it for all involved. Remember, that dog is part of your family. You wouldn't give away a child if he were bullying a younger one. Rather, you'd teach the older child what sort of behavior is expected of him. Right? Do the same with this dog. Find a pro to help you.
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