Child Development Specialist III - Preschool

The University of Texas at Dallas

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 41,700 - 45,200

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees

Paid time off

Access to professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking an experienced educator to work with preschool children in their Callier Center. This role involves providing developmentally appropriate educational activities, conducting assessments, and collaborating with parents to foster growth. The ideal candidate will have an associate’s degree in early childhood education and experience with preschool children. Comprehensive benefits are included, reflecting the institution’s commitment to support employees.

Qualifications

An associate’s degree in early childhood education or relevant coursework is required.
Experience as a lead teacher is preferred.
Knowledge of HighScope curriculum is desirable.

Responsibilities

Provide educational activities for 3-year-old to Kindergarten students.
Conduct parent conferences and develop assessment plans.
Lead teaching teams in a preschool setting.

Skills

Knowledge of NAEYC accreditation criteria

Effective interpersonal skills

Experience with preschool-age children

Education

Associate’s degree in early childhood education

Job description

Functional Title

Department

Salary Range $41,700 - $45,200, DOQ

Pay Basis Monthly

Position Status Regular full-time

Location

Position End Date (if temporary)

Posting Open Date 02/03/2026

Posting Close Date Open Until Filled Yes

Desired Start Date 03/02/2026

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 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.

Minimum Education and Experience

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.

Preferred Education and Experience

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

Other Qualifications

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 setting for 3-year-old to Kindergarten; assist in mainstreaming activities to include special populations; provide parent conferences on a regular basis; develop assessment plans for periodic application; plan staff development; perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

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 and emotional stability
Chemicals smells/bodily fluids
Illness/contagious disease
Hot and cold temperatures/UV/Sun
Crying
Messy supplies and busy classrooms
Fluorescent 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.

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.

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.

Supplemental Questions

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Describe your specific experience working with older toddlers and preschoolers. What was the setting? What were your responsibilities?
From your viewpoint, what are a preschool teacher's most important responsibilities?

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