Child Development Technician (Morrilton, AR)

University of Arkansas; United States; Remote; USD 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Arkansas is seeking a Child Development Technician to provide care and intervention for children with developmental delays. This role involves direct patient care, behavioral guidance, and collaboration with specialists to meet each child's treatment objectives. The position offers competitive salary and benefits for eligible staff.

Benefits

Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave

Education discount for staff and dependents

Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution

Career Training and Educational Opportunities

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in child care required.
• Preferred: CDA or Child Care Orientation Training Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality direct patient care for children.
• Assists with feeding, diapering, and dressing.
• Follows direction for individualized developmental services.

Skills

Child Care

Developmental Guidance

Education

High school diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

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Closing Date: 06/21/2025

Type of Position: Social Sciences

Job Type: Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available: No

Institution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

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Department: COM | Peds Kids First Morrilton

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties: This position is located in Morrilton, Arkansas.

KIDS FIRST serves children with special healthcare needs ranging in age from six weeks to five years. In our pediatric day healthcare clinics, children diagnosed as having a medical condition known to place them at risk for developmental delays and disabilities receive intensive intervention.

The Child Development Technician assists the Early Childhood Development Specialist in providing care and intervention to a group of young children birth to age 5 with developmental delays and special medical needs.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED PLUS 6 months experience in child care.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or a related field, CDA, or a Child Care Orientation Training (CCOT) Certificate, which can be substituted for the experience requirement.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Provides quality direct patient care for a group of young children including serving mealtimes, assisting with feeding, diapering, and dressing.
• Provides developmentally appropriate behavioral guidance within daily scheduled activities.
• Follows the direction of the ECDS to provide individualized developmental services in a child-centered, family-focused manner, demonstrating evidence-based or best practices.
• Establishes engaging learning environments and applies curriculum to meet objectives in each child’s treatment plan.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Information: $31,200.00

Required Documents to Apply: None

Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status, Resume

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact [e-mail] for any recruiting-related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Adult Maltreatment, Annual TB Screening, Child Maltreatment, Criminal Background Check, FBI Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relation to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used confidentially and in compliance with law.

Physical Activity Levels:

• Feeling, Hearing
• Frequent: Crawling, Crouching, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulating items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking
• Occasional: Sitting

Benefits Eligible: Yes