Child Development Technician; Kids First, Mountain View Mountain View

Application Process

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• Closing Date: 06/27/2026
• Type of Position:
  Regular
• Work Shift:
  
  (not specified)
• Sponsorship Available:
  No

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

• 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

COM | Peds Kids First Mountain View

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most! This position is in Mountain View, AR.

Kids First is a compassionate, child-centered program dedicated to serving children with special healthcare needs from six weeks to five years old. Within our pediatric day healthcare clinics, children with developmental delays and other special medical needs receive intensive, nurturing, and individualized early developmental services—setting the foundation for lifelong growth and success.

In this hands‑on and rewarding role, the Child Development Technician partners closely with the Early Childhood Development Specialist to provide daily care, support, and developmental interventions for children from birth to age five with special medical and developmental needs.

Key attributes for the ideal candidate:

• Passionate about early childhood development
• Caring, patient, and energetic
• Motivated to positively impact children and families

• High School Diploma or GED plus six (6) months experience working in the care of children; education can be substituted for experience including CCOT, CDA, AA, or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
• Candidate must pass state abuse registry checks, drug screen, 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

• Provides quality direct patient care for a group of young children including serving mealtimes, assisting with feeding, diapering, and dressing.
• Provides developmentally appropriate behavioral guidance within daily scheduled activities.
• Follows 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.

• 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

Commensurate with education and experience

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
• Proof…