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Early Childhood Development Specialist (ECDS), Pocahontas, AR

UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences · Little Rock, AR · 2 mo ago
On-siteAccounting$50k/yrFull-time

Summary of Job Duties

We’re looking for an Early Childhood Development Specialist (ECDS) to join our Kids First team in Pocahontas AR. Kids First is dynamic and growing organization that is committed to providing the best possible care and developmental intervention for young children. Our ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about working with children and families, is knowledgeable about early childhood development, and is committed to providing high-quality, individualized care to young children with special healthcare needs.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree plus at least one of the following:
    • Early Childhood or Early Childhood Special Education Certificate
    • A Child Development Associate Certificate
    • Birth to Pre-K Credential
  • Documentation that includes 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
  • 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

Other duties assigned

Constant Physical Activity

  • Frequent Physical Activity: Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Grasping, Kneeling, Pulling, Pushing, Repetitive Motion, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity

  • Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Grasping, Kneeling, Pulling, Pushing, Repetitive Motion, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity

  • Sitting

Benefits Eligible

No

Department

COM | Peds Kids First

Pocahontas Department's Website

N/A

Salary Information

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply

  • Resume

Optional Documents

N/A

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button. All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site . Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Pre-employment Screening Requirements: This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification).

Recruitment Contact Information

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

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