Early Childhood Program Specialist 3

 

Available Title(s):

256C-YNCSNPS - Early Childhood Program Specialist 3

 

Business Title:

Early Childhood Program Specialist 3

 

Employee Type:

Classified

 

Time Type:

Full time

 

Position Term:

12 Month

 

Position Details:

 

Summary of Duties:

 

The Early Childhood Specialist 3 is the lead classroom teacher and directs all daily operations in a developmentally appropriate classroom (infant, toddler, preschool, or school age). Responsibilities include: planning, implementing, and evaluating curriculum activities for children; planning and directing routine classroom activities such as meals, bathroom/diapers, naps, and physical care; modeling appropriate nurturing and communication skills with children; directing and maintaining a safe, healthy environment; completing child assessments and conducting parent conferences; leading Early Childhood Specialist 2, student staff, and volunteers in classroom; upholding licensing and accreditation standards; evaluating student staff; and completing required paperwork.

 

Required Qualifications:

 

• Forty-five college quarter hours in early childhood development/education/special education or equivalent OR a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) and two years experience working in a group setting with children of the ages enrolled in the program; OR equivalent education/experience.

 

• AA/AAS Degree in Early Childhood development or equivalent education/experience. Background clearance required upon hire.

 

• Pediatric First Aid , Infant-Child CPR, Bloodborne Pathogen Training, negative TB skin test results.

 

• Washington State Food Handlers' License required upon hire.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education.

 

• Demonstrated excellent communication skills with parents, children, colleagues.

 

• Demonstrated flexibility in dealing with frequent changes and/or crises.

 

• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices with young children.

 

• Proven leadership skills.

 

• Strong knowledge of curriculum development and assessments for children birth twelve years.

 

• Demonstrated successful team work with others.

 

Additional Information:

 

Area/College:

 

https://cahnrs.wsu.edu/ Human Development

 

Department Name:

 

Children's Center

 

City, State, Zip:

 

Pullman, WA 99164

 

Department Link:

 

https://childrenscenter.wsu.edu

 

Monthly Salary:

 

Range 42, $3,537.00 - $4,723.00 (Steps A - M) | Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with https://apps.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=357.

 

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes: paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.

 

For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for classified staff visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Civil-Servic