Child Development Technician; Magnolia, AR

Child Development Technician (Magnolia, AR)

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Closing Date: 02/07/2026

Type of Position:
Social Sciences

Job Type: Regular

Sponsorship Available:
No

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Kids First serves children with special healthcare needs from six weeks to five years of age in our pediatric day healthcare clinics. Children with medical conditions that place them at risk for developmental delays and disabilities receive intensive, individualized intervention and care. The Child Development Technician (CDT) assists the Early Childhood Development Specialist in providing daily care, developmental support, and interventions for children birth through age five with special medical needs and developmental delays.

This position supports a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment that promotes growth and well‑being for each child and their family.

• Provides quality direct patient care for a group of young children including serving mealtimes, assisting with feeding, diapering, and dressing.
• Providing developmentally appropriate behavioral guidance within daily scheduled activities.
• Follow the direction of the ECDS to provide individualized developmental services of their assigned treatment rooms in a manner that is child-centered, family focused, and demonstrates evidence-based or best practice.
• Establishes exciting learning environments for young children and applies curriculum to address the objectives contained in each child’s treatment plan.

• High School Diploma or GED PLUS six (6) months experience working in the care of children. Additional education including CCOT, CDA, AA, or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field may be substituted for the experience requirement.
• Candidate must pass state abuse registry checks, drug screen, submit to a TB skin test and required immunizations or provide proof of immunizations.

31,200 USD

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

Proof of Veteran Status, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

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.

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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, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, 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