Early Childhood Program Specialist 3

　　Available Title(s):

　　256C-YNCSNPS - Early Childhood Program Specialist 3

　　Business Title:

　　Early Childhood Program Specialist 3

　　Employee Type:

　　Classified

　　Time Type:

　　Full time

　　Position Term:

　　12 Month

　　Position Details:

　　Summary of Duties:

　　The Early Childhood Specialist 3 is the lead classroom teacher and directs all daily operations in a developmentally appropriate classroom (infant, toddler, preschool, or school age). Responsibilities 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.

　　Required Qualifications:

　　• 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.

　　• AA/AAS Degree in Early Childhood development or equivalent education/experience. Background clearance required upon hire.

　　• Pediatric First Aid , Infant-Child CPR, Bloodborne Pathogen Training, negative TB skin test results.

　　• Washington State Food Handlers' License required upon hire.

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　• 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.

　　Additional Information:

　　Area/College:

　　https://cahnrs.wsu.edu/ Human Development

　　Department Name:

　　Children's Center

　　City, State, Zip:

　　Pullman, WA 99164

　　Department Link:

　　https://childrenscenter.wsu.edu

　　Monthly Salary:

　　Range 42, $3,537.00 - $4,723.00 (Steps A - M) | Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with https://apps.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=357.

　　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 and optional supplemental retirement accounts.

　　For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for classified staff visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Benefit-Overview-for-Civil-Servic