Early Childhood Program Specialist 1
About The Position
As an Early Childhood Program Specialist 1 (ECPS 1) for the Children's Center, you will be responsible for following defined work procedures and priorities to meet the needs of enrolled children. Reporting to the Children’s Center Director and under the direction of ECPS 3 and 2 Teachers, examples of your responsibilities include following classroom work such as recording enrollment; preparing and organizing materials used by children for their projects; and monitoring activities such as nap times, free time, snacks, and lunches. This recruitment is to fill multiple Early Childhood Program Specialist 1's within the WSU Children's Center.
Requirements
- High School graduation or equivalent; OR equivalent education/experience.
- Six (6) months experience in an early learning program serving groups of young (birth to 5) and/or school age children OR equivalent education.
- Must be 18 years of age or older by time of hire.
- Must meet the required criteria of having 12 aligned college credits in ECE Core Competencies or a CDA (Child Development Associate) within 5 years of hire.
- See the following links for more information. https://www.dcyf.wa.gov/sites/default/files/pubs/EPS_0039.pdf WAC 110-300-0100
- Must meet and understand the requirements for the following: WAC 110-300-0120 Providing for personal, professional, and health needs of staff WAC 110-300-0105 Preservice requirements
Nice To Haves
- Initial ECE certificate or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Following classroom work such as recording enrollment
- Preparing and organizing materials used by children for their projects
- Monitoring activities such as nap times, free time, snacks, and lunches
Benefits
- 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, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
