Early Head Start Specialist (SS-41413)
Early Head Start Specialist (SS-41413)
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CLOSING DATE: May 23rd 2025
POSITION:Early Head Start Specialist
SALARY:$20.00 per hour
REPORTS TO: ECE Site Supervisor
LOCATION:Headstart OMAK WA
Basic Functions:NONEXEMPT. The Early Head Start Specialist is responsible for wrap around services accommodating the needs of children aged 04 in activities from training in proper eating playing habits to developing motor skills. Advancement beyond this position to the Early Childhood career path is possible in two ways each requiring extended coursework and/or experience in early childhood education or other curriculum/competency exam that satisfies requirements for the position and no child left behind
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Training:
- Requires an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field AND teaching experience in an early learning setting (preferred); OR
- CDA for infants and toddlers; AND 24 months teaching experience in an early learning setting.
- OR Possible trainee plan for motivated applicants.
- Must possess or be able to obtain a First Aid/CPR Certification within thirty (30) days of employment.
- Must possess or be able to obtain a Food Handlers permit TB Test and Health Clearance within ten (10) days of employment.
- Possess and maintain a valid State Drivers License and be eligible for the Tribes Vehicle Insurance (preferred).
- Must successfully clear an extensive Criminal History Background Inquiry that indicates no conviction(s) of crimes involving a child or other serious offenses. Continued employment is contingent upon clearance on an ongoing basis.
- Must have maintained a substance free lifestyle for the last year (1) and continue maintaining this lifestyle during employment and be willing to sign and adhere to the Tribes Substance Abuse Policy and the Head Starts Healthy Lifestyle Policy in addition to submitting to program testing procedures.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Requires Knowledge and understanding of Early Childhood Education practices and developmental milestones.
- Employee must be mentally healthy to meet the needs of birth to three aged children and their families.
- Nine (9) months experience in interpreting and developing and implementing curriculum and education plans in a classroom setting.
- Nine (9) months experience in recognizing that children have individual rates of development as well as individual interest temperaments languages cultural backgrounds and learning styles.
- Nine (9) months experience in interpreting and in the facilitation and implementation of observation childs outcomes assessments and individualization of children
- Ability to work with birth to three aged children and children with disabilities.
- Ability and willingness to work overtime hours as needed for parent activities.
- Demonstrated ability to speak publicly and communicate in writing and oral form.
- Must be able to speak in public.
Note: Pursuant to Tribal Policy if this position is safety sensitive it is subject to preemployment drug testing. In addition this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and postaccident drug testing.
TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED.
If required of this position you must possess and maintain avalid Washington State drivers license and be eligible for the Tribes Vehicle Insurance. In addition this position may be subject to preemployment background clearances. If applicable these clearances must be maintained throughout employment.
INFORMATION: Shayla Schilling Human Resource Technician Sr. Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation Human Resources Office P.O. Box 150 Nespelem WA 99155 (509)
Required Experience:
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Employment Type
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