Early Childhood Program Specialist 2 - Toddler
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Early Childhood Program Specialist 2
Salary:$38004 - $50328
Classification:Early Childhood Program Specialist 2
Reports to: Director of SBELA
Olympic College has an opening for an Early Childhood Program Specialist 2. The Sophia Bremer Early Learning Academy provides quality comprehensive early learning services for the Olympic College community. The Early Childhood Program Specialist 2 is the assistant teacher role in the classroom which requires working with children that range in age from birth to 5. The assistant teacher is responsible for supporting lead teachers and classroom activities by developing positive partnerships with families and providing quality learning environments that are responsive to individual developmental needs. The assistant teacher serves as a part of a diverse and responsive team requiring strong collaboration skills professionalism and integrity in interactions with children families colleagues and community partners. In addition to being responsible for assuring full compliance to all legal accreditation and other standards the assistant teacher also participates in accreditation assessment and continuous improvement processes. All teachers are expected to meet pre-service requirements upon hire remain current in training and service requirements and engage in early childhood education best practices to support practicum students in the daily application of these practices.
Essential Functions
- Implement culturally responsive individual small group and large group activities based on the developmental needs of the children which cultivate each childs sense of importance and belonging across indoor and outdoor settings as directed by the lead teacher.
- Assist in the developmental assessment and screening of each child using program-approved tools and instruments to maintain a healthy safe and developmentally appropriate program.
- Model positive communication skills positive guidance techniques and nurturing qualities while promoting positive attachments between caregivers children and families consistent with program-approved best practices.
- Use and be knowledgeable of all educational equipment and supplies routinely used in the program and maintain and request equipment and supplies through the director as necessary.
- Create and provide classroom visual aids and resources as necessary.
- Complete secure and deliver all required documentation as assigned.
- Recognize parents as their childs primary teachers and become familiar with family circumstances.
- Maintain positive open communication that foregrounds a childs strengths and assets and developmental needs while recognizing parents as their childs primary teachers and becoming familiar with family circumstances
- Encourage and support parental involvement in the classroom and all other educational opportunities.
- Provide opportunities for parents to learn about the growth and development of their child including ways to increase connections between school and home.
- Maintain appropriate professionalism and confidentiality consistent with NAEYC ethics and professional standards.
- Support dual language families with classroom and program resources where necessary with existing and emerging partnerships.
- Maintain professional respectful and productive relationships with parents prospective families and community partners.
- Collaborate and partner with external coaches including those designated from Head Start Early Head Start Early Achievers and Olympic Educational Service District 114.
- Support all necessary and relevant Head Start and Early Head Start requirements such as ensuring student progress complying with standard and conduct agreements and documenting progress and observations.
- omplete required reports and maintain all required documentation of services provided.
- Participate in meetings with center staff families external partners and specialists as well as center activities such as graduation and family events as necessary.
- Participate in training as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Early Childhood Education (ECE) State Certificate
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- One year of experience caring for children from birth to 5 years in a center-based program.
- One year of experience working with low-income families.
- One year of experience working with families from diverse cultures and ethnic backgrounds.
- Knowledge of substance abuse issues child abuse and neglect domestic violence.
- Proficient computer skills and the ability to maintain accurate confidential records.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education from an accredited higher education institution.
- One (1) year FTE experience working in Head Start Early Head Start or Early Childhood Education and Assistant Programs (ECEAP); children with disabilities; and families of community college students.
Successful Applicants will
- Satisfy all DCYF requirements for this role for Early Learning Programs pursuant to WAC ;
- Must pass the DCYF Portable Background Check and an OC criminal records background check.
- Official college transcripts are required for verification if hired.
- Prior to employment the candidate must show proof of all necessary immunizations certifications and tests including a Tuberculosis (TB) Test MMR vaccination and all necessary STARS certification requirements; and within 1 month after the date of hire the employee will need to complete all necessary training including certifications and educational requirements as established by state and federal guidelines WAC and Licensing Training Child Care Basics Training Safe Sleep Training Abusive Head Trauma Training Mandated Reporter Training Medication Management Training Families Experiencing Homelessness Training Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Training Blood Borne Pathogens Training CPR & First Aid for Infants and Children certificate and Food Handlers Permit; and
- Maintain all certifications and training including educational requirements as established by state and federal guidelines.
Working Conditions
This position requires punctuality and regular attendance. Work occurs both inside and outside. There is occasional exposure to blood and other bodily fluids. Occasional evening and weekend training may be required.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position. This position will require the ability to lift up to 40 pounds. Caregivers will be expected to bend squat stoop and get up and down from the floor with ease.
Additional Information
Terms of Employment
Please note that we are unable to sponsor visas for this position. Only candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States will be considered.
This is a full-time classified position scheduled to work 40 hours a week with a salary range of$38004 - $50328annually.All classified positions will start their salary at Step A whenyou have completed six months of probation you will receive a 5 percent pay increase. A collective bargaining agreement exists and this position is covered by the Washington PublicEmployeesAssociate (WPEA) Union. Classified positions qualify for the following benefits:
Medical/vision dental long-term disability life insurance and accidental dismemberment Flexible Spending Arrangement Dependent Care Assistance Program Wellness Programs Department of Retirement Systems Plan 2 or Plan 3 Deferred Compensation Program (DRS) retirement savings plan; TIAA supplemental retirement savings plan Aflac 11 paid holidays leave vacation/sick/personal holiday/personal leave auto/home insurance space available tuition waiver Employee Assistance Program (EAP) fitness center reduced rate and priority consideration on-site child care on a space available.
For more informationregardingbenefits please visit our websitehere.
Conditions of Employment
Prior to a new hire a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarilyprecludeemployment but will be considered indeterminingthe applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position. In addition to the background check candidates will be required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form asWB HB 2327.
Olympic College seeks candidates for employment who share our commitment to fosteringanequitableand inclusive learning environment (readourEquity Statement). All applicantsare required tosubmita statement of 500 words or less describing the value of diversity equity and inclusion in the higher education environment and their prior current and/or potential contribution(s) to fostering diversity equity and inclusion as an employee.
The employeemustresidein Washington State and within a reasonable distance of the campus to respond to workplace reporting requirements at the time ofhire. Frequent travel to Olympic College campuses or other sites may occur.
How To Apply
To be considered for this position a candidate must apply online through the Olympic College website andsubmitthe following required materials:
Olympic College Online Application
Resume
Cover Letter - in your cover letter describe how your experience sets you apart for this position.
Unofficial college transcripts. Official transcripts and copies of mandated certifications will berequired ofthe successful candidate.
EEO Statement
Olympic Collegeprovidesequal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminateon the basis ofrace color national origin age disability genetic information sex sexual orientation marital status creed religion or status as a veteran of war. Olympic College provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students employees and applicants with disabilitiesin accordance withthe Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following people have beendesignatedto handle inquiriesregardingnon-discrimination and accommodation policies:. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed or modified without notice.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
