Early Childhood Development Specialist; Little Rock

Early Childhood Development Specialist (Little Rock)

We’re looking for an Early Childhood Development Specialist (ECDS) to join our Kids First team in Little Rock, AR. Kids First is a dynamic and growing organization committed to providing the best possible care and developmental intervention for young children.

Job Type: Regular
Work Shift: Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support
Salary: Commensurate with education and experience
Closing Date: 02/07/2026

Summary of

Job Duties:

This position is in Little Rock, AR. Our ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about working with children and families, knowledgeable about early childhood development, and committed to providing high‑quality, individualized care to young children with special healthcare needs.

• Bachelor's degree plus at least one of the following:
  • Early Childhood or Early Childhood Special Education Certificate
  • A Child Development Associate Certificate
  • 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.

• 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 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.

Required Documents to Apply: Resume

Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status

Pre‑employment Screening Requirements: Adult Maltreatment, Child Maltreatment, Criminal Background Check, FBI Background Check

Physical Activity:

• Constant Physical Activity: Hearing
• Frequent Physical Activity: Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers (including keyboarding), Pulling, Pushing, Standing, Talking, Walking
• Occasional Physical Activity: Crawling, Crouching, Sitting

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. For application assistance or questions about the posting, please contact Human Resources at ask recruitment.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Benefits Eligible:
Yes