Child Development Associate - Infant/Toddler

University of Texas at Dallas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The University of Texas at Dallas Callier Center is seeking a Child Development Associate - Infant/Toddler to support developmentally appropriate activities for infants and toddlers in a nurturing learning environment. You will assist with educational activities, plan child-centered experiences, document observations, and communicate with parents daily.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED and a CDA credential (or 12 college credits in ECE).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with a CDA credential, or completion of 12 college credits in early childhood education.
• Three years of experience with infant-toddler-age children preferred.
• Knowledge of NAEYC accreditation criteria and PITC framework is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with educational activities in an appropriately designed setting for infants and toddlers.
• Assist with planning and implementing child-centered learning experiences in a team-taught program.
• Participate in mainstreaming activities with designated populations.
• Provide informational feedback to parents as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Child Development Associate (CDA) credential

12 college credit hours in early childhood education

Associate in Early Childhood or Child Development

Job description

Child Development Associate - Infant/Toddler

Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, retirement plan.

Job Summary

Looking for a rewarding opportunity to work with children? Join our Callier Center Team! The Callier Center provides a nurturing, learning environment for infants through kindergarten age. We focus on developing every child's specific needs, including communication and language skills, physical abilities, emotional and social growth and cognitive development. Our program fosters an environment where children can communicate, play and develop friendships with other children with diverse needs. You will provide assistance in the provision of developmental program activities for young children focusing on the infant/toddler age group by providing care and developmentally appropriate experiences, maintain a safe learning environment, work collaboratively with team members in planning and implementing activities, document observations and provide daily verbal and written communication to parents.

Minimum Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED and a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. If not holding CDA, must have completed 12 college credit hours of early childhood education, child development, or elementary education coursework.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Three years of experience working with infant-toddler-age children.
• Associate in Early Childhood or Child Development.
• Knowledge of NAEYC accreditation criteria and/or Program for Infant/Toddler Care (PITC) framework.

Other Qualifications

Essential to maintain security or integrity of critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with educational activities in an appropriately designed setting for infants and toddlers.
• Assist with planning and implementing child-centered learning experiences in a team-taught, developmentally appropriate program.
• Participate in mainstreaming activities with special populations as designated.
• Provide informational feedback to parents as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, lift (up to 40 pounds), stoop, squat, climb, run, bend, push/pull, hold, reach, twist, turn, walk, stretch, get up/down from the floor and child-sized furniture.
• Provide consistent visual/auditory/proximity supervision of children and environment.
• Multi-task: handle demands of children, colleagues, and parents.
• Maintain constant mental alertness and agility.
• Maintain a positive outlook and emotional stability.
• Exposure to chemicals, bodily fluids, illness/contagious disease, hot and cold temperatures, UV/Sun, crying, messy supplies and busy classrooms, fluorescent lighting.

Additional Information

Must have a negative TB test, complete 24 hours of approved training annually, and have a cleared Texas Child Care Licensing Background Check. Work will be performed on-site at the Callier Child Development Center in Dallas, 1966 Inwood Rd, Dallas, TX 75235.

Required Equipment

• Computer, iPod, iPad.
• Basic kitchen appliances and utensils.
• Classroom toys and supplies.
• Broom/mop/cleaning supplies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Tuition benefits.
• Internal training.
• Medical insurance – 100% paid employee coverage for full-time staff.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Long & short-term disability.
• Retirement plan options.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Professional development opportunities, including membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

UT Dallas is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.