Early Childhood Program Specialist

Overview

Early Childhood Program Specialist 3

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on February 2, 2026. If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions for more details.

Available Title(s): 256C-_NPS - Early Childhood Program Specialist 3

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Title:

Early Childhood Program Specialist 3

Employee Type:
Classified

As an Early Childhood Program Specialist 3 for the Children s Center, you will serve as the lead classroom teacher and direct all daily operations in a developmentally appropriate classroom; either toddler age children 12 months – 36 months or preschool age children 3–5 years old. Your responsibilities will 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
• completing required paperwork

This recruitment is to fill multiple Early Childhood Program Specialist 3 positions within the WSU Children s Center.

This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

Monthly Salary: $4,320 to $5,812 | Range 48, 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.

• 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.

• 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 teamwork with others.

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

Children s Center | Washington State University provides care for the children of WSU students, staff, and faculty. We serve children from the age of 6 weeks through 9 years. Our program promotes quality care based on respect and positive mutual regard. Our classrooms offer developmentally appropriate learning environments as advocated by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

Area/College:
College of Agriculture, Human, & Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS)
Department Name: WSU Children s Center

Location:

Pullman, WA 99163

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

External candidates, upload all documents in the "Application Document" section of your application. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application.

Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.

Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.

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 RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security…