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Washington State University Early Childhood Program Specialist 1 in Pullman, Washington
Early Childhood Program Specialist 1 Available Title(s): 256A-YNCSNPS - Early Childhood Program Specialist 1 Business Title: Early Childhood Program Specialist 1 Employee Type: Classified Time Type: Full time Position Term: 12 Month Position 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. 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. 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 • https://app.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=110-300-0100 Must meet and understand the requirements for the following: • https://app.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=110-300-0120 Providing for personal, professional, and health needs of staff • https://app.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=110-300-0105 Preservice requirements Preferred Qualifications: • Initial ECE certificate or equivalent. Additional Information: Area/College: https://cahnrs.wsu.edu Department Name: Children's Center City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99164 Department Link: https://childrenscenter.wsu.edu Monthly Salary: $2,889.00 - $3,643.00 | Range 30 (Steps C - M) | Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with https://apps.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=357. 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 and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for classified staff visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Civil-Service.pdf Find total compensation here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/. Overtime Eligibility: Overtime eligible FTE: 100% This is a Permanent position. Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by June 23, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Background Check: 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 https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=74.34, 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. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made. Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. External candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/CV" section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in t