Child Development Technician; Kids First, Pine Bluff

Position: Child Development Technician (Kids First, Pine Bluff)

Child Development Technician

Institution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Department: COM | Peds Kids First Pine Bluff

Closing Date: 02/07/2026

Type of Position: Regular

Sponsorship Available: No

Benefits

• 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

Job Summary

Kids First Pine Bluff is looking for a Child Development Technician that loves children and wants to help them grow while learning. We need someone experienced in providing care and intervention to a group of young children from birth to age 5 with developmental delays and special medical needs.

Kids First serves children with special healthcare needs ranging in age from six weeks to five years. In our pediatric day healthcare clinics, children diagnosed as having a medical condition known to put them at risk for developmental delays and disabilities receive intensive intervention.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED plus six (6) months experience working in the care of children. Other education such as CCOT, CDA, AA, or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field may substitute for experience.
• Candidate must pass state abuse registry checks, drug screen, submit to a TB skin test and required immunizations or provide proof of immunizations.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to identify educational and developmental needs of children
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with parents, staff, and other childcare professionals
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of early childhood curriculum

Responsibilities

• 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 child-centered, family focused manner that 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.

Physical Activity Requirements

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

• List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
• Proof of Veteran Status
• Resume
• Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Application Instructions

Please note that all application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site:  Do not send application materials to the recruitment contact. For any recruiting questions, contact ask recruitment.

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.

Equal

Opportunity Employer

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities 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.

Legal

Working Status

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Public Disclosure

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

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