Early Childhood Program Specialist 2

About the role

As an Early Childhood Program Specialist 2 , you will assist in implementing the educational curriculum and supporting the overall operation of an infant, toddler, preschool, or school-age classroom. In this role, you will help maintain a safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate learning environment; support child assessments; and assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating children's activities. You will interact regularly with children and parents, help direct student staff and volunteers, and assist in maintaining required records. Additionally, you will support maintaining a classroom environment that meets childcare licensing and accreditation standards and contribute to providing feedback and evaluating the progress of student staff. You may also temporarily assume leadership of the classroom in the absence of the Early Childhood Program Specialist 3. Additional Information: This is a full time (100 % FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible . Monthly Salary: $3,752 to $5,011 | Range 42 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. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. 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. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Classified staff and Total Compensation . Required Qualifications: One year of experience in an early childhood program and thirty quarter credit hours in early childhood development/education/special education; OR equivalent education/experience. Associates degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Development OR Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education. Must meet the required criteria of having 12 aligned college credits in ECE Core Competencies or a CDA (Child Development Associate) within 5 years of hire. See the following links for more information https://www.dcyf.wa.gov/sites/default/files/pubs/EPS_0039.pdf WAC 110-300-0100 Must meet and understand the requirements for the following: WAC 110-300-0120 Providing for personal, professional, and health needs of staff WAC 110-300-0105 Preservice requirements