Early Childhood Program Specialist 2

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.

Must meet the required criteria of having 12 aligned college credits in

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Providing for personal, professional, and health needs of staff

Two (2) years experience with children in a group child care setting.

Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices interacting with young children.

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

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Early Childhood Program Specialist 2

, you will assist with implementing educational curriculum and supporting the daily operation of an infant, toddler, preschool, or school-age classroom.

You will help maintain a safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate learning environment; assist with child assessments; support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of children's activities; help direct student staff and volunteers; assist with recordkeeping; and help maintain a classroom environment that meets child care licensing and accreditation standards.

You will also assist in evaluating student staff, model nurturing and effective communication skills with children, and actively contribute as a positive team member with all center staff.

In the absence of the Early Childhood Program Specialist 3, you may temporarily assume leadership responsibilities for the classroom.