Early Childhood Program Specialist 3

Clark College • Vancouver, WA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Clark College is hiring a classified, overtime-eligible Early Childhood Program Specialist 3 for its Child and Family Studies Program. This is a full-time, cyclic, 11.5-month position serving as a lead teacher, classroom facilitator, and lab instructor. Additional hours for lab instruction are compensated. The role supports children and families while mentoring Early Childhood Education students and collaborating with faculty and program staff. The initial appointment includes a six-month probationary period; successful completion leads to permanent status. The position is represented by the Washington Public Employees Association.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education, Human Development, or a related field, including 45 college quarter hours in early childhood, child development, or special education.
• Early Childhood Education initial certificate, or ability to obtain one within three years of hire.
• Valid CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain certification upon hire.
• Two years of experience working in a group setting with children ages 3 to 5.
• Two years of experience providing verbal and written feedback to adult learners.
• Ability and willingness to sit on the floor and get down to a child's level.
• Ability and willingness to lift 25–50 pounds.
• Knowledge of child growth and development theories, observation and assessment methods, and appropriate diapering, sanitation, napping, feeding, and toilet-training techniques.
• Knowledge of state licensing regulations, QRIS, the NAEYC Code of Ethics, and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Technology experience using an iPad, MS Word and Outlook, or comparable software or systems.
• Ability to build and maintain strong partnerships with families, develop relationships with children, and collaborate directly and respectfully with colleagues.
• Strong written communication skills, including composition, grammar, spelling, and proofreading.
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team and to be actively involved with children during activities.
• Consistent attendance to support continuity of care.
• Ability to work well with people of all ages and from academically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity and experience with relationship-based curriculum, emergent curriculum, Ages and Stages for children ages 3 to 5, and Reggio Emilia.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a safe, healthy environment for children enrolled in the Child and Family Studies Program.
• Assess children's social, intellectual, emotional, nutritional, and physical needs and develop child- and adult-directed educational activities based on those needs.
• Prepare, assess, and evaluate the learning environment to create a meaningful and enriching space.
• Observe, assess, and document children's learning and monitor each child's growth.
• Collaborate with the team to develop, implement, and extend curriculum for children and families in the childcare program.
• Develop an inclusive curriculum that is aware of and sensitive to diverse populations.
• Supervise and direct aides and Early Childhood Education students in the classroom as they complete lab and class assignments.
• Provide students, parents, caregivers, and aides with written and verbal information about child development, developmentally appropriate practices, and guidance techniques.
• Mentor adult learners by communicating with them, modeling practices, assessing student work in collaboration with ECE faculty, and providing written and verbal feedback.
• Coach students in related coursework in classroom and lab settings through remote and in-person meetings.
• Maintain records and data on students and children, including attendance, meal counts, accident reports, observations, assessment reports, medicine records, and lab student files.
• Model program values and the NAEYC Code of Ethics in everyday practices and interactions.
• Assist the director, program supervisor, and faculty with curriculum development, training, assessment, and evolving Early Childhood Education practices.
• Assist with orientation training for participants in the Child and Family Studies Program.
• Maintain trainings required by licensing, EA/QRIS, NAC accreditation, and Clark College.
• Perform related duties as required.

Benefits

• Vacation and sick leave.
• Medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance.
• Retirement benefits.
• Tuition waiver.
• On-campus early childhood education care program, pending registration and availability.
• Gym and recreation facilities available for membership.
• Wellness workshops and events.
• Dining options, including campus cafés, a bakery, a barista bar, and a student-run restaurant.
• Campus bookstore with snacks, apparel, and specialty supplies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree