Early Childhood Program Specialist 3
About The Position
As an Early Childhood Program Specialist 3 for the Children's Center, you will serve as the lead classroom teacher and direct all daily operations in a developmentally appropriate classroom (infant, toddler, preschool, or school age) . Your responsibilities will 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. Additional Information: This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible. Monthly Salary: $4,320 to $5,812 | Range 48, Steps A-M | Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28. In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position.
Requirements
- 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.
- Satisfactory background check through the Washington Department of Children, Youth, and Families at time of hire.
- Proof of measles (MMR) vaccination, or other acceptable documentation as established by the Washington Department of Health and Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 43.216.690.
- Negative tuberculosis (TB) test within previous 12 months, in accordance with Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 110-300-0105.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
- Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification
- Washington State Food Worker Permit
Responsibilities
- 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
- Completing required paperwork
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
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
