Early Childhood Development Specialist (ECDS), Pocahontas, AR

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• Duties: We’re looking for an Early Childhood Development Specialist (ECDS) to join our Kids First team in Pocahontas AR. Kids First is dynamic and growing organization that is committed to providing the best possible care and developmental intervention for young children. Our ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about working with children and families, is knowledgeable about early childhood development, and is committed to providing high-quality, individualized care to young children with special healthcare needs.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree plus 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 that 12 hours of experience working with children with special needs and 12 hours of coursework in early childhood, child development, special education, elementary education, or child and family studies PLUS six (6) months documented experience working with children. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 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-five population

Additional Information

Responsibilities

Ensures 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. Other duties assigned. 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 Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience Required Documents to Apply: Resume

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Special Instructions to Applicants: Recruitment Contact Information: 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. Pre-employment Screening Requirements: 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. Constant Physical Activity: Frequent Physical Activity: Occasional Physical Activity: Benefits Eligible: No The University of Arkansas System is a comprehensive, publicly-supported higher education institution composed of 18 unique campuses, divisions and administrative units that share the singular goal of serving Arkansas residents and others by developing and sharing knowledge to impact an ever-changing world. The UA System provides access to academic and professional education, and develops intellectual growth and cultural awareness in its students, staff and faculty. The system further promotes an atmosphere of excellence that honors the heritage and diversity of our state and nation. It provides students, researchers and professionals with tools to promote responsible stewardship of human, natural and financial resources in Arkansas and around the globe, and with workforce-relevant knowledge to enhance economic development efforts that improve the overall quality of life and societal well-being. Universities University of Arkansas, Fayetteville University of Arkansas at Little Rock University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences University of Arkansas at Monticello University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff University of Arkansas at Fort Smith The University of Arkansas System eVersity Two-Year Colleges Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville Cossatot Community College at the University of Arkansas University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton University of Arkansas Community College at Rich Mountain University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College Other Units University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Arkansas Archaeological Survey Criminal Justice Institute Arkansas School for Math, Sciences, and the Arts University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service Arkansas Research and Education Optical Network (ARE-ON)