Child Development Associate - Infant/Toddler

Posting Details

• Posting Number: S06640P
• Position Title: Child Development Associate - Infant/Toddler
• Functional Title: Child Development Associate - Infant/Toddler
• Department: Callier Ctr Communication
• Salary Range: 39000 - DOQ
• Pay Basis: Monthly
• Position Status: Regular full-time
• Location: Dallas
• Position End Date (if temporary): [Not Specified]
• Posting Open Date: 03/25/2026
• Posting Close Date: 03/31/2026
• Open Until Filled: Yes
• Desired Start Date: 04/01/2026

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 childs 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide assistance in the provision of developmental program activities for young children focusing on the infant/toddler age group.
• Provide care and developmentally appropriate experiences for infant/toddler 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.

Minimum Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED and a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
• Alternative: If an applicant does not hold a CDA credential, the applicant must have completed 12 college credit hours of early childhood education, child development, or elementary education coursework.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Three years of experience working with infant-toddler-age children.
• Associate in Early Childhood and Child Development.
• Knowledge of NAEYC accreditation criteria and/or Program for Infant/Toddler Care (PITC) framework.

Other Qualifications To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure (as defined in Section 117.0012 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.
• Participate in mainstreaming activities with special populations as designated.
• Provide informational feedback to parents as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• 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.
• Supervision: Provide consistent visual, auditory, and proximity supervision of children and the environment.
• Pace: Move quickly, multi-task, and handle the demands of children, colleagues, and parents.
• Traits: Be patient, have constant mental alertness and agility, have a positive outlook, and 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.

Physical Activities

• Working Conditions.

Additional Information

• Must have a negative TB test.
• Must complete 24 hours of approved training annually.
• Must have a cleared Texas Child Care Licensing Background Check. (A Provisional Background Check will not be accepted).

Work Notice Work will be performed on-site and in person at the Callier Child Development Center in Dallas - 1966 Inwood Rd, Dallas, TX 75235.

Equipment Used

• 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

All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and the UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.

Visit http://hr.utdallas.edu/employeesbenefits for more information.

Special Instructions Work will be performed on-site and in person at the Callier Child Development Center in Dallas - 1966 Inwood Rd, Dallas, TX 75235.

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, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment.

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.

Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk.

• Describe your specific experience working with infants or toddlers. What was the setting? What were your responsibilities? (Open Ended Question)
• What does responsive care look like to you when working with infants? (Open Ended Question)
• How would you describe Primary Care? (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

• Required Documents:
• Resume
• Cover Letter / Letter of Application
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Optional Documents:
• Official Transcripts
• Veteran Employment Preference - Form DD-214