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Early Childhood Development Specialist (Mountain View)

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

Summary of Job Duties

This position is in Mountain View, AR We’re looking for an Early Childhood Development Specialist (ECDS) to join our Kids First team in Mountain View, 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

Additional Information

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.

Salary Information

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply

  • Resume

Optional Documents

  • Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants

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

  • Adult Maltreatment
  • Child Maltreatment
  • Criminal Background Check
  • FBI Background Check
  • Sex Offender Registry

Benefits Eligible

Yes

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