Early Childhood Program Specialist 3Available Title(s):256C-YNCSNPS - Early Childhood Program Specialist 3Business Title:Early Childhood Program Specialist 3Employee Type:ClassifiedTime Type:Full timePosition Term:12 MonthPosition 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 DevelopmentDepartment Name:Children's CenterCity, State, Zip:Pullman, WA 99164Department Link:https://childrenscenter.wsu.eduMonthly 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-Service.pdf .Find total compensation here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.Overtime Eligibility:Overtime eligibleFTE:100%This is a Permanent position.Posting Close Date:Applicants must submit their completed application by December 13, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.Background Check:This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advi