Early Childhood Program Specialist 3 – Parent Child Center (C)

Shoreline Community College•Shoreline College, WA

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Parent Child Center (PCC) is the home of Shoreline's youngest learners. The PCC is a licensed childcare facility and early-learning lab located on the campus of Shoreline Community College. We participate in Washington State's Early Achievers program and serve Shoreline Community College students, employees, and community members. Under the direct supervision of the Parent Child Center Director, this position serves as a Lead Teacher in the Preschool classroom and performs senior/specialist level early childhood classroom duties. Responsibilities include planning, presenting and evaluating activities for children and providing information to parents on childcare techniques.

Requirements

AA in Early Childhood Education or related field; AND Two (2) years of experience working with children six (6) weeks to five (5) years of age in a group setting; OR equivalent experience
Current CPR and First Aid training OR the ability to obtain within 30 days of employment
Completion of the Washington State Training and Registration Systems (STARS) Basic training OR the ability to qualify as exempt within 30 days of employment
Current Food Handlers permit OR the ability to obtain within 30 days of employment
Current TB test (must have negative test prior to employment)
Current Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) Portable Background Check (may require fingerprinting)
Blood borne pathogen training OR the ability to obtain within 30 days of employment
Microsoft Office applications such as SharePoint, Excel, Outlook, and Word programs
Early Achievers guidelines and requirements
Early Childhood Education theory and practices including child development, developmentally appropriate practices, observation and ongoing assessment, individualized planning, and special services
Public Health sanitation and safety standards
Washington State Department of Early Learning Licensing Requirements and National Association for the Education of Young Children’s performance standards
Ability to work with a wide range of students, staff, and the public in a friendly, courteous, and helpful manner.
Writing/editing/proofreading clear and concise materials resulting in effective oral and written communication with individuals inside and/or outside of the College
Effective listening and communication, including conflict resolution
Developing and maintaining a classroom environment/routine and child management
Time management, organization, and ability to meet competing deadlines/priorities
Fostering a climate of belonging through multicultural awareness and responsiveness
Entering and/or retrieving data accurately in computerized record keeping systems
Establishing/maintaining effective working relationships at all organizational levels

Responsibilities

Prepare, present, manage and clean-up daily projects, materials, and activities
Ensure ongoing supervision, active monitoring and guidance of children at all times
Maintain compliance with and implement childcare licensing requirements and regulations
Ensure the ongoing maintenance of a healthy and safe environment classroom environment
Assess the needs/learning levels of children, establish and work towards learning goals
Discuss progress of children with parents and address parent concerns
Maintain written observations and other pertinent records
Responsible for serving and clean-up of meals and snacks within classroom at assigned times
Supervise part-time staff in your classroom