Early Childhood Development Specialist (Searcy AR)

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences•Little Rock, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are excited to welcome a passionate Early Childhood Development Specialist (ECDS) to join our Kids First team! Kids First is a dynamic and growing organization dedicated to supporting young children and their families by providing exceptional care, developmental services, and early intervention. We are looking for someone who truly loves working with children and families, understands the importance of early childhood development, and is committed to delivering high-quality, individualized support to young children with special healthcare needs. If you are driven to make a meaningful impact during the most important stages of a child’s development, we encourage you to apply and become part of a team that is changing lives every day.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree plus at least one of the following:
1) Early Childhood or Early Childhood Special Education Certificate, 2) A Child Development Associate Certificate, 3) Birth to Pre-K Credential WITH documentation that 12 hours of experience working with children with special needs and 12 hours of coursework in early childhood, child development, special education, elementary education, or child and family studies PLUS six (6) months documented experience working with children.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as a team
Ability to administer standardized developmental testing instruments
Ability to build relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
Knowledge of developmental milestones in the birth-five population

Responsibilities

Ensures quality of individualized developmental services provided at KIDS FIRST.
Supports the academic mission of the Kids First program.
Demonstrates professionalism, continued development of skills, and job related interest and concern.
Other duties assigned.