Child Development Specialist

UNI's Child Development Center (CDC) is adding to its team! Based on qualifications, the successful candidate will be hired into one of two levels of professional opportunity: Assistant Child Development Specialist or Child Development Specialist. The position will primarily be assigned to the Cubs Classroom but may assist or rotate to other classrooms as needed. The Cubs Room focuses on many areas of child development including, but not limited to, social-emotional regulation, language development, gross motor skills and building independence for each child.
 
Duties and qualifications listed are for the Assistant Child Development Specialist position. Additional duties and qualifications required for the Child Development Specialist position will be discussed through the search process with qualified individuals.
 
Responsibilities: Plans and implements a developmentally appropriate curriculum focused on meeting the needs of the individual child, and of small and large groups of children of varying ages and interests; ensures curriculum meets the needs of diverse learners and various subgroups of students, such as students with dual language barriers and students with disabilities; engages with parents daily, initiating written and/or face-to-face communication, taking into consideration the communication needs of those with diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds; conducts parent-teacher conferences each semester and is available to meet with families as needed; and responsible for hiring, training, scheduling and supervision of student assistants.
 
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree plus current CPR, First Aid, Mandatory Reporter, Universal Precautions (OSHA), and Essential Child Care Training certifications or ability to acquire certification within 90 days of hire required. Occasional work outside of normal hours will be necessary. Childcare experience preferred. Student experience will be considered. Additional qualifications required for Child Development Specialist position, including bachelor's degree in early childhood, elementary education or related field and Iowa teaching license.
Cover letter and resume required when applying.
 
 
UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.
 
The University offers an excellent benefits package including a vacation plan, employer sponsored retirement plans, health and dental insurance, and life and disability insurance. Benefits package details can be viewed at https://careers.uni.edu/benefits. Application materials received by 8/19/2024 will be given first consideration. For more information or to apply, visit https://careers.uni.edu/. Criminal and other relevant background checks required. UNI is a tobacco free campus.