Child Development Associate

Job SummaryProvide assistance in the provision of developmental program activities for young children focusing on the preschool age group.Minimum Education and Experience

Two years of relevant experience working with young children and 12 college credit hours of Early Childhood Education/Child Development or CDA (Child Development Associate Credential).

Preferred Education and ExperienceThree plus years of experience providing preschool and education; knowledge of preschool age development; Child Development Associate credentials; knowledge of NAEYC accreditation criteria and/or HighScope teaching approach.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssist with educational activities in an appropriately designed preschool setting; assist with planning and implementing child centered learning experiences in a team taught, developmentally appropriate preschool with hearing impaired children; participate in mainstreaming activities with special populations as designated; provide informational feedback to parents as requested; other duties as assigned.Physical Activities Working Conditions Additional InformationProvide care and developmentally appropriate experiences for preschool age children; maintain a safe and appropriate learning environment; work collaboratively with team members in planning and implementing activities; document observations of individual child development; provide daily verbal and written communication to parents.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

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:

Exposed to—
Chemicals
Smells/bodily fluids
Illness/contagious disease
Hot and cold temperatures/UV/Sun
Noise
Crying
Messy supplies and busy classrooms

• Florescent lighting

Special Instructions SummaryNegative TB test required; twenty four hours of approved and documented continuing education is required annually.Important Message

1) The University of Texas at Dallas is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer (M/F/D/V).

2) 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.