Washington State University
Early Childhood Program Specialist 3
Washington State University, Pullman, Washington, us, 99164
Early Childhood Program Specialist 3
Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on November 3, 2025.
The Opportunity As an Early Childhood Specialist 3, you will be the lead classroom teacher, responsible for directing all daily operations in a developmentally appropriate classroom (infant, toddler, preschool, or school age). In this role, you will plan, implement and evaluate curriculum activities for children, as well as manage classroom tasks such as meals, bathroom/diapers, naps, and physical care. You will communicate effectively with children, parents, and staff, and model appropriate nurturing and communication skills. You will maintain a safe, healthy environment, complete child assessments, and conduct parent conferences. Additionally, you will direct Early Childhood Specialist 2, student staff, and volunteers, maintain licensing and accreditation standards, evaluate student staff, and actively contribute as a positive team member with all center staff. You will also be responsible for completing required paperwork to support classroom operations.
Position Details This is a full time (100% FTE) permanent position. Overtime is eligible.
Monthly salary: $4,320 - $5,812. Benefits include paid sick and vacation leave, paid holidays, medical, dental, life, and disability insurance for employees and dependents, retirement and deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts, training and development, and employee tuition waiver.
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.
Background clearance and fingerprinting (DCYF Portable Background Check) completed before hire.
Negative result of Tuberculosis (TB) Skin Test upon hire.
HIV/AIDS Bloodborne Pathogen Training upon hire.
Basic First Aid/CPR/Infant, Child CPR upon hire.
Child Care Basics.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate's Degree in Early Childhood or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education.
Demonstrated excellent communication skills with parents, children, and 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 to twelve years. Demonstrated successful teamwork with others.
Application Instructions Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application:
Resume
Cover Letter
Application instructions for internal candidates:
Before starting your Workday application, please use the instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile. Internal candidates upload all documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application.
Background Check This position requires a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need.
Notice of Non-Discrimination Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer. In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate by sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status, except as authorized by federal or state law. Inquiries regarding the application of Title IX, ADA/Section 504, or other regulations can be made verbally or in writing to WSU's Compliance and Civil Rights, the Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights, or both. More information can be found at https://ccr.wsu.edu/notice-of-nondiscrimination/.
To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Pullman-WA/Early-Childhood-Program-Specialist-3_R-14157.
Washington State University does not discriminate against persons with disabilities. To request disability accommodation during the application process, contact Human Resource Services at 509‑335‑4521, or 1‑800‑833‑6384 for TDD Relay Service.
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The Opportunity As an Early Childhood Specialist 3, you will be the lead classroom teacher, responsible for directing all daily operations in a developmentally appropriate classroom (infant, toddler, preschool, or school age). In this role, you will plan, implement and evaluate curriculum activities for children, as well as manage classroom tasks such as meals, bathroom/diapers, naps, and physical care. You will communicate effectively with children, parents, and staff, and model appropriate nurturing and communication skills. You will maintain a safe, healthy environment, complete child assessments, and conduct parent conferences. Additionally, you will direct Early Childhood Specialist 2, student staff, and volunteers, maintain licensing and accreditation standards, evaluate student staff, and actively contribute as a positive team member with all center staff. You will also be responsible for completing required paperwork to support classroom operations.
Position Details This is a full time (100% FTE) permanent position. Overtime is eligible.
Monthly salary: $4,320 - $5,812. Benefits include paid sick and vacation leave, paid holidays, medical, dental, life, and disability insurance for employees and dependents, retirement and deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts, training and development, and employee tuition waiver.
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.
Background clearance and fingerprinting (DCYF Portable Background Check) completed before hire.
Negative result of Tuberculosis (TB) Skin Test upon hire.
HIV/AIDS Bloodborne Pathogen Training upon hire.
Basic First Aid/CPR/Infant, Child CPR upon hire.
Child Care Basics.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate's Degree in Early Childhood or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education.
Demonstrated excellent communication skills with parents, children, and 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 to twelve years. Demonstrated successful teamwork with others.
Application Instructions Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application:
Resume
Cover Letter
Application instructions for internal candidates:
Before starting your Workday application, please use the instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile. Internal candidates upload all documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application.
Background Check This position requires a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need.
Notice of Non-Discrimination Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer. In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate by sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status, except as authorized by federal or state law. Inquiries regarding the application of Title IX, ADA/Section 504, or other regulations can be made verbally or in writing to WSU's Compliance and Civil Rights, the Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights, or both. More information can be found at https://ccr.wsu.edu/notice-of-nondiscrimination/.
To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Pullman-WA/Early-Childhood-Program-Specialist-3_R-14157.
Washington State University does not discriminate against persons with disabilities. To request disability accommodation during the application process, contact Human Resource Services at 509‑335‑4521, or 1‑800‑833‑6384 for TDD Relay Service.
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