Child Development Technician (Magnolia, AR)

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences•Little Rock, AR

24d•$31,200•Onsite

About The Position

This position is in Magnolia, Arkansas. Kids First serves children with special healthcare needs from six weeks to five years of age in our pediatric day healthcare clinics. Children with medical conditions that place them at risk for developmental delays and disabilities receive intensive, individualized intervention and care. The Child Development Technician (CDT) plays an important role in this mission by assisting the Early Childhood Development Specialist in providing daily care, developmental support, and interventions for children birth through age five with special medical needs and developmental delays. This position supports a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment that promotes growth and well-being for each child and their family.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED PLUS six (6) months experience working in the care of children additional education including CCOT, CDA, AA, or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related filed may be substituted for the experience requirement.
Candidate must pass state abuse registry checks, drug screen, submit to a TB skin test and required immunizations or provide proof of immunizations.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Responsibilities

Assisting the Early Childhood Development Specialist in providing daily care
Providing developmental support
Providing interventions for children birth through age five with special medical needs and developmental delays
Supporting a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment that promotes growth and well-being for each child and their family.