Job detail
Early Childhood Development Specialist (ECDS), Pocahontas, AR
University of Arkansas System
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/29/2026
Location
Little Rock, Arkansas
Core responsibilities
The early childhood development specialist ensures the quality of individualized developmental services provided at the kids first program. They are responsible for supporting the academic mission of the program while building relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree along with specific certifications such as early childhood special education or a child development associate certificate. Additionally, applicants must demonstrate knowledge of developmental milestones and the ability to administer standardized testing instruments.
bachelor degreeprofessional certificateTeamworkOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsRelationship buildingEarly childhood developmentDevelopmental milestonesDevelopmental interventionStandardized developmental testingSpecial healthcare needs care
Benefits
- Sick leave
- Retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Dental plan
- Vacation leave
- Medical plan
- Holiday leave
- Vision plan
- Career training
- Education discount
- Merchant discounts