Early Childhood Program Specialist 1 | WSU Children's Center
Washington State UniversityAbout the role
Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
April 14, 2025If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
256A-YN_CS_NPS - Early Childhood Program Specialist 1Business Title:
Early Childhood Program Specialist 1 | WSU Children's CenterEmployee Type:
ClassifiedPosition Details:
Summary of Duties:
This is the entry level of the series. Positions typically work under direct supervision, performing entry level work following clearly defined work procedures and priorities. Duties include performing classroom work such as recording enrollment; preparing and organizing materials used by children for their projects; and monitoring activities such as nap times, free time, snacks, and lunches.
Additional Information:
This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.
Monthly Salary: $2,961.00 - $3,643.00 | Range 30 Steps D-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. 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:
High School graduation or equivalent; OR equivalent education/experience.
Six (6) months experience in an early learning program serving groups of young (birth to 5) and/or school age children OR equivalent education.
Must be 18 years of age or older by time of hire.
Background clearance through the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) prior to hire.
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
Must also 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 (Pre-service requirements)
Requirements Upon Hire:
HIV/Aids Bloodborne Pathogen Training upon hire.
Basic First Aid or Pediatric First Aid Certification upon hire.
Basic CPR and/or Infant/Child CPR certification upon hire.
Washington State Food Worker Card upon hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
Initial ECE certificate or equivalent.
Area/College: College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS)
Department Name: Children's Center
Location: Pullman, WA
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