ChildDevelopmentSpecialist

If you are a current University of Northern Iowa employee and would like to apply for this position, login to UNI Works and type “Find Jobs” in the search bar to view and apply for open positions. **Full Consideration Date:** 06/21/2026 **Job Description:** UNI's Child Development Center (CDC) is adding to its team! Based on qualifications, the successful candidate will be hired at one of two professional levels: **Assistant Child Development Specialist** _or_**Child Development Specialist**. The position will primarily be assigned to the [Cats classroom](http://coe.uni.edu/cdc/classrooms) but may assist or rotate to other classrooms as needed. The Cats Room focuses on promoting play alongside others, as well as social interaction through play, singing, and talking. Skills are taught and learned through small- and large-group time using play-based learning strategies. The two-year-old curriculum includes group experiences, short-term projects, fine- and gross-motor activities, and both child- and teacher-directed experiences. **Primary Function:** **Assistant Child Development Specialist **position:**** 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 languages 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. **Child Development Specialist** position:**** Plans and implements a developmentally appropriate curriculum focused on meeting the needs of the individual