Child Development Technician

University of Arkansas System

. Provide quality direct patient care for a group of young children, including serving mealtimes and assisting with feeding, diapering, and dressing .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timePocahontas • United StatesJunior💰 $33,280 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates the ability to provide quality direct patient care for young children, including feeding, diapering, and dressing, while applying early childhood curriculum to meet developmental objectives. Establishes positive relationships with parents and staff, ensuring a supportive learning environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

High School Diploma Or GEDSix Months Experience In Child CareKnowledge Of Early Childhood CurriculumStrong Organizational SkillsExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Direct Patient CareBehavioral GuidanceDevelopmental ServicesCurriculum ApplicationFeeding AssistanceDiaperingDressing

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsRelationship BuildingCommunication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

CCOTCDAAA In Early Childhood EducationBachelor's Degree In Early Childhood Education

Industry Keywords

Child DevelopmentEarly Childhood EducationDevelopmental NeedsState Abuse Registry ChecksTB Skin TestImmunizations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide quality direct patient care for a group of young children, including serving mealtimes and assisting with feeding, diapering, and dressing
Provide developmentally appropriate behavioral guidance within daily scheduled activities
Follow the direction of the Early Childhood Development Specialist to provide individualized developmental services in assigned treatment rooms
Establish exciting learning environments for young children
Apply curriculum to address objectives in each child’s treatment plan
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED
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 field
Must pass state abuse registry checks
Must pass drug screen
Must 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
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
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