Early Childhood Development Specialist - Fort Smith, AR

Bachelor's degree with at least one of the following: 1) Early Childhood or Early Childhood Special Education Certificate, 2) A Child Development Associate Certificate, 3) Birth to Pre-K Credential WITH documentation of 12 hours of coursework in Early Childhood, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, or Child and Family Studies has been completed plus six (6) months documented experience working with children.

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 relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Ability to administer standardized developmental testing instruments.
• Ability to build relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Knowledge of developmental milestones in the birth-to-five population.

• →Ensures the quality of individualized developmental services provided at KIDS FIRST.
• →Supports the academic mission of the Kids First program.
• →Demonstrates professionalism, continued development of skills, and job-related interest and concern.
• →Perform other duties assigned.

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu 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.