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 of their assigned treatment rooms in a manner that is child-centered, family focused, and demonstrates evidence-based or best practice
Establishes exciting learning environments for young children and apply curriculum to address the objectives contained in each child’s treatment plan
Constant Physical Activity: Feeling, Hearing, Listening
Frequent Physical Activity: Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Grasping, Kneeling, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking
Occasional Physical Activity: Sitting

High School Diploma or GED PLUS six (6) months experience working in the care of children
Other education can be substituted for experience including CCOT, CDA, AA, or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related filed
Candidate must pass state abuse registry checks, drug screen, submit to a TB skin test and required immunizations or provide proof of immunizations
Strong organizational skills
Ability to identify educational and developmental needs of children
Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with parents, staff, and other child care professionals
Excellent communication skills
Knowledge of early childhood curriculum

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

Child Development Technician

Key skills