• Child Development Specialist III - Preschool

    The University Of Texas At Dallas (Dallas, TX)


    Posting Number: S06085P

     

    Department: Callier Ctr Communication

     

    Salary Range: $41,700 - $45,200, DOQ

     

    Pay Basis: Monthly

     

    Position Status: Regular full-time

    Job Description:

    Looking for a rewarding opportunity to work with children? Join our Callier Center Team!

     

    The Callier Center provides a nurturing, learning environment for infants through kindergarten Age. We focus on developing every child’s specific needs, including communication and language skills, physical abilities, emotional and social growth and cognitive development. Our Program fosters an environment in which children have the opportunity to communicate, play and develop friendships with other children whose interests, abilities, levels of hearing and methods of communication may be different than their own.

     

    Provide comprehensive developmental programs for preschool populations; provide periodic developmental assessment for preschool ages, and provide model/demonstration services such as parent consultation, quality child care, and on-site university training; provide leadership to teaching teams in a preschool setting.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    An associate’s degree in early childhood education, child development, or elementary education. An applicant can also satisfy the requirement by holding an associate’s degree in any field and having completed at least 36 college credit hours of early childhood education, child development, or elementary education coursework.

    Preferred Education and Experience:

    Knowledge of NAEYC accreditation criteria, knowledge of HighScope curriculum; experience with preschool-age children, experience as a lead teacher; and effective interpersonal skills.

    Important Message:

    1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

     

    2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator ([email protected]) . For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator ([email protected]) .