Child Development Specialist III - Infant/Toddler & Twos Program

University of Texas at Dallas

Dallas, TX

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$45,000–$48,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Apple iPad, Apple iPod, Auditory, Child Development, Click Through Rate (CTR), Conferences, Functional Programming Languages, Furniture, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Infectious Diseases, Interpersonal Skills, Kindergarten, Leadership, Lift/Move 40 Pounds, LinkedIn, Mentoring, Multitasking, Negative Testing, Physical Demands, Staff Development, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Dallas, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number S07040P Position Title Child Development Specialist III - Infant/Toddler & Two's Program Functional Title Child Development Specialist III - Infant/Toddler & Two's Program Department Callier Ctr Communication Salary Range $45,000 - $48,000, DOQ Pay Basis Monthly Position Status Regular full-time Location Dallas Position End Date (if temporary) Posting Open Date 05/13/2026 Posting Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Desired Start Date 05/25/2026 Job Summary

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 childs 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 from their own.

Create, implement, and facilitate a comprehensive program for infant and toddler children (03), including a developmentally appropriate curriculum that is relationship-based, child-driven, and provides ongoing developmental assessment within a team of primary caregivers. Provide a safe, engaging, and exploratory learning environment. Maintain ongoing dialogue and collaboration with families to support childrens optimal development. Provide leadership and mentoring support for the teaching team, part-time staff, substitutes, and volunteers.

Provide educational activities appropriately designed for birth to 3-year-old settings; assist in mainstreaming activities to include special populations; provide parent conferences twice a year; develop assessment plans for periodic application; plan staff development experiences; and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience

An associates degree in early childhood education, child development, or elementary education. An applicant can also satisfy the requirement by holding an associates 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

Preferred Education and Experience

Knowledge of NAEYC accreditation criteria and Frog Street toddler curriculum; experience with infant and/or toddler age children, experience as a lead teacher; practical interpersonal skills.

Other Qualifications

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide educational activities in an appropriately designed for birth to 3 year old setting; assist in mainstreaming activities to include special populations; provide parent conferences on a regular basis; develop assessment plans for periodic application; plan staff development exp; other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

A successful candidate will be exposed to the following elements in this position and must possess

certain physical and mental capabilities:

Physical Demands:

  • Must be able to: Sit, stand, lift (up to 40 pounds), stoop, squat, climb, run, bend, push/pull, hold, reach, twist, turn, walk, stretch, get up/down from the floor and child-sized furniture
  • Provide consistent visual/auditory/proximity supervision of children and environment
  • Move quickly
  • Multi-task Handle demands of children, colleagues and parents
  • Be Patient
  • Have constant mental alertness and agility
  • Have a positive outlook
  • Have emotional stability

Environmental Conditions :

  • Chemicals Smells/bodily fluids
  • Illness/contagious disease
  • Hot and cold temperatures/UV/Sun
  • Noise
  • Crying
  • Messy supplies and busy classrooms
  • Florescent lighting

Physical Activities Working Conditions Additional Information

Must have a negative TB test.

Must complete 24 hours of approved training annually.

Work Notice:

Work will be performed on-site and in person at the Callier Child Development Center in Dallas 1966 Inwood Rd, Dallas, TX 75235.

May use: Computer, IPOD, IPad Basic kitchen appliances and utensils Classroom toys and supplies Broom/mop/cleaning supplies

What We Can Offer

UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an employee-friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefit package including:

Competitive Salary

Tuition Benefits

Internal Training

Medical insurance including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long and short-term disability

Retirement Plan Options

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.

Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.

Special Instructions Summary

Work will be performed on-site and in person at the Callier Child Development Center in Dallas 1966 Inwood Rd, Dallas, TX 75235.

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. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  • Describe your specific experience working with infants or toddlers. What was the setting? What were your responsibilities?

(Open Ended Question)

  • What does responsive care look like to you when working with infants?

(Open Ended Question)

  • How would you describe Primary Care?

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  • Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

  • Official Transcripts
  • Veteran Employment Preference - Form DD-214

About the Company

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University of Texas at Dallas