Child Development Specialist III - Preschool

The University of Texas at Dallas; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 510,000 - 536,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Dental & Vision Plan

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Fertility Benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

The University of Texas at Dallas’ Callier Center for Child Development in Dallas is seeking an on-site preschool educator to provide developmentally appropriate activities and lead classrooms for infants through kindergarten. The role involves collaborating with families, staff, and university partners to foster communication, play, and growth.

Responsibilities include delivering preschool programs, periodic developmental assessments, parent consultations, and leadership of teaching teams in a

Qualifications

• Asscociate or higher degree in early childhood education, child development, or elementary education.
• Knowledge of NAEYC accreditation criteria and HighScope curriculum.
• Experience as a lead teacher with preschool-age children.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational activities in a 3-year-old to Kindergarten setting.
• Assist in mainstreaming activities for special populations and conduct parent conferences.
• Develop assessment plans and participate in staff development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lead teacher experience

Knowledge of HighScope curriculum

NAEYC accreditation criteria knowledge

Experience with preschool-age children

Effective interpersonal skills

Education

Associate’s degree in early childhood education, child development, or elementary education

36 college credit hours of early childhood education, child development, or elementary education coursework

Job description

Work Notice:
Work will be performed on-site and in person at the Callier Child Development Center in Dallas — 1966 Inwood Rd, Dallas, TX 75235.

Posting Number

Posting Number S07083P

Position Title

Functional Title

Department

Salary Range

Salary Range $45,700 - $48,000, DOQ

Pay Basis

Pay Basis Monthly

Position Status

Position Status Regular full-time

Location

Position End Date (if temporary)

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 06/05/2026

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 06/15/2026

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 in which children have the opportunity to communicate, play and develop friendships with other children whose interests, abilities, levels of hearing and methods of communication may be different than their own.
Provide comprehensive developmental programs for preschool populations; provide periodic developmental assessment for preschool ages, and provide model/demonstration services such as parent consultation, quality child care, and on-site university training; provide leadership to teaching teams in a preschool setting.

An associate’s degree in early childhood education, child development, or elementary education. An applicant can also satisfy the requirement by holding an associate’s degree in any field and having completed at least 36 college credit hours of early childhood education, child development, or elementary education coursework.

Knowledge of NAEYC accreditation criteria, knowledge of HighScope curriculum; experience with preschool-age children, experience as a lead teacher; and effective interpersonal skills.

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide educational activities in an appropriately designed for 3-year-old to Kindergarten setting; assist in mainstreaming activities to include special populations; provide parent conferences on a regular basis; develop assessment plans for periodic application; plan staff development exp; other duties as assigned.

Successful candidates will be exposed to the following elements in this position and must possess certain physical and mental capabilities:
Physical Demands: 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 the environment
• Multi-task
• Handle the demands of children, colleagues, and parents
• Have constant mental alertness and agility
• Have a positive outlook Have emotional stability
• Chemicals Smells/bodily fluids
• Illness/contagious disease
• Hot and cold temperatures/UV/Sun
• Crying
• Messy supplies and busy classrooms
• Florescent lighting

Physical Activities

Working Conditions

Additional Information

Must have a negative TB test.
Must complete 24 hours of approved training annually.
Work Notice:
Work will be performed on-site and in person at the Callier Child Development Center in Dallas — 1966 Inwood Rd, Dallas, TX 75235.
May use:

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

What We Can Offer
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee-friendly and supportive work environment. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes:

• BCBS PPO Medical Insurance Options – including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees
• AD&D Insurance
• Dental & Vision Plan Options
• Long and short-term disability
• TRS Retirement Plan
• Fertility Benefits
• Paid time off

All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.

Work Notice:
Work will be performed on-site and in person at the Callier Child Development Center in Dallas — 1966 Inwood Rd, Dallas, TX 75235.

1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.

Human Resources,
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