Child Development Technician; Kids First, Fort Smith, AR

Child Development Technician (Kids First, Fort Smith, AR)

Location: Fort Smith, AR

Organization: UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Closing Date: 02/07/2026

Position Type: Regular |
Employment Type: Full‑time |
Senior Level: Entry level

Work Shift: Regular |
Sponsorship Available: No

KIDS FIRST serves children with special healthcare needs ranging in age from six weeks to five years. The Child Development Technician assists the Early Childhood Development Specialist in providing care and intervention to young children birth to age 5 with developmental delays and special medical needs.

• 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.

• Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED plus 6 months experience working in the care of children.
• Additional education including CCOT, CDA, AA, or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Salary: Commensurate with education and experience.

Benefits: Health (Medical, Dental, Vision), Holiday/Vacation/Sick Leave, Education discount for staff and dependents, Retirement up to 10% matched contribution, Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000, Career Training & Educational Opportunities, Merchant Discounts, Concierge prescription delivery.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Pre‑employment screening is required (criminal background, drug testing, education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant unless required by law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) 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 Title IX may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator or the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Please contact Human Resources at ask recruitment for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site  Do not email or fax materials to the recruitment contact listed.