Early Childhood Program Specialist 2

Washington State University•Pullman, WA

About The Position

The Early Childhood Program Specialist 2 works for the Children's Center and assists with implementing educational curriculum and supporting the daily operation of an infant, toddler, preschool, or school-age classroom. The position helps maintain a safe, healthy, developmentally appropriate learning environment; assists with child assessments and the planning, implementation, and evaluation of children's activities; and helps direct student staff and volunteers. Duties also include assisting with recordkeeping, maintaining classroom conditions that meet child care licensing and accreditation standards, and evaluating student staff. The specialist models nurturing interactions and effective communication with children and contributes positively to the center staff team. In the absence of the Early Childhood Program Specialist 3, the specialist may temporarily assume classroom leadership responsibilities. This is a full-time, permanent, 12-month classified position at Washington State University's Children's Center in Pullman. It is overtime eligible. The monthly salary range is $3,827 to $5,111, with placement based on relevant experience, education, skills, and abilities. Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the range and receive scheduled salary increments.

Requirements

One year of experience in an early childhood program and 30 quarter credit hours in early childhood development, education, or special education, or equivalent education and experience.
Must meet the criterion of having 12 aligned college credits in ECE Core Competencies or a Child Development Associate (CDA) within five years of hire.
Must meet and understand WAC 110-300-0120 requirements for providing for the personal, professional, and health needs of staff.
Must meet and understand WAC 110-300-0105 preservice requirements.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Development, or a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education.
Two years of experience with children in a group child care setting.
Proven leadership skills.
Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for interacting with young children.
Excellent communication skills with parents, children, and colleagues.
Experience demonstrating flexibility in response to frequent changes and/or crises.

Responsibilities

Assist with implementing educational curriculum and supporting daily classroom operations for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, or school-age children.
Help maintain a safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate learning environment.
Assist with child assessments.
Support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of children's activities.
Help direct student staff and volunteers.
Assist with recordkeeping.
Help maintain a classroom environment that meets child care licensing and accreditation standards.
Assist in evaluating student staff.
Model nurturing interactions and effective communication with children.
Contribute as a positive team member with all center staff.
Temporarily assume classroom leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Early Childhood Program Specialist 3.