University of Texas at Dallas
Child Development Assistant - Infant/Toddler
University of Texas at Dallas, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
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 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. This position will assist in the provision of developmental program activities for infants and toddlers.
Minimum Education and Experience High School diploma or GED.
Preferred Education and Experience Previous child care experience is preferred.
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 Assist with educational activities in an appropriately designed setting for infants and toddlers; assist with planning and implementing child‑centered learning experiences in a team‑taught, developmentally appropriate program for infants and toddlers; provide informational feedback to parents as requested; other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions 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 the environment
Move quickly
Multi‑task; handle the demands of children, colleagues, and parents
Be patient
Have constant mental alertness and agility
Have a positive outlook
Have emotional stability
Environmental Exposure:
Chemicals, smells/bodily fluids
Illness/contagious disease
Hot and cold temperatures/UV/Sun
Noise
Crying
Messy supplies and busy classrooms
Fluorescent lighting
Additional Information Must have a negative TB test.
Must complete 24 hours of approved training annually.
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 benefits 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
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.
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, employment. 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 .
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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. This position will assist in the provision of developmental program activities for infants and toddlers.
Minimum Education and Experience High School diploma or GED.
Preferred Education and Experience Previous child care experience is preferred.
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 Assist with educational activities in an appropriately designed setting for infants and toddlers; assist with planning and implementing child‑centered learning experiences in a team‑taught, developmentally appropriate program for infants and toddlers; provide informational feedback to parents as requested; other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions 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 the environment
Move quickly
Multi‑task; handle the demands of children, colleagues, and parents
Be patient
Have constant mental alertness and agility
Have a positive outlook
Have emotional stability
Environmental Exposure:
Chemicals, smells/bodily fluids
Illness/contagious disease
Hot and cold temperatures/UV/Sun
Noise
Crying
Messy supplies and busy classrooms
Fluorescent lighting
Additional Information Must have a negative TB test.
Must complete 24 hours of approved training annually.
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 benefits 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
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.
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, employment. 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 .
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