Impactful Early Childhood Development Specialist

University of Northern Iowa Alumni and Foundation; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Northern Iowa's Child Development Center seeks qualified professionals at two levels: Assistant Child Development Specialist and Child Development Specialist. The role rotates classrooms and supports play‑based learning and family engagement.

Responsibilities include planning developmentally appropriate curriculums, conducting conferences, supervising student assistants, and documenting field experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education and related credentials as listed in the qualifications.
• Teaching license or 36 credits completed in ECE or related field; progress toward 36 credits may be considered.
• Certifications: CPR, First Aid, Mandatory Reporter, OSHA Universal Precautions, and Essential Child Care Training.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements a developmentally appropriate curriculum for individuals and groups.
• Engages with parents daily and conducts parent‑teacher conferences each semester.
• Responsible for supervision of college student assistants and field experience documentation.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education

Teaching license or 36 hours of higher education credits completed in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, or early childhood special education

Master’s degree in early childhood education (preferred)

CPR

First Aid

Mandatory Reporter

Universal Precautions (OSHA)

Essential Child Care Training certifications

Job description

The University of Northern Iowa's Child Development Center seeks qualified professionals at two levels: Assistant Child Development Specialist and Child Development Specialist. The role rotates classrooms and supports play‑based learning and family engagement.

Responsibilities include planning developmentally appropriate curriculums, conducting conferences, supervising student assistants, and documenting field experiences.