Early Childhood Program Specialist 1

Washington State University • Pullman, WA

5d • Onsite

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. The Children's Center at Washington State University provides care for the children of WSU students, staff, and faculty, serving children from 6 weeks through 9 years old. Our program promotes quality care based on respect and positive mutual regard, with classrooms offering developmentally appropriate learning environments as advocated by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

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.
• Must meet and understand the requirements for WAC 110-300-0120 Providing for personal, professional, and health needs of staff.
• Must meet and understand the requirements for WAC 110-300-0105 Preservice requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Initial ECE certificate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Following defined work procedures and priorities to meet the needs of enrolled children.
• Recording enrollment.
• Preparing and organizing materials used by children for their projects.
• Monitoring activities such as nap times, free time, snacks, and lunches.

Benefits

• 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
• Employee tuition waiver

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED