Early Childhood Program Specialist

Early Childhood Program Specialist 2 (Toddler)

Salary: $38,004 - $50,328
* Annually

Classification:
Classified Staff

Reports to:

Director of SBELA

This position will remain open for a minimum of seven (7) days. The College reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time after the minimum posting period once a sufficient applicant pool has been established. All classified positions will start their salary at Step

A.

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 the lead teacher with classroom activities, developing positive relationships with children and families, and providing assistance in creating a quality learning environment.

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 with 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.

• Provide support to the Program Specialist 2 (Toddler Assistant Teacher)
• Takes instruction from the lead teacher to set up and implement classroom activities daily
• Providing guidance and additional support when needed to provide individualized instruction
• Under the direction of the lead teacher or supervisor, meet with parents quarterly or as needed to communicate children's developmental and progress toward individual learning goals (ILP) to ensure school readiness goals are met
• Maintain classroom cleanliness and hygiene to ensure a high level of standard hygiene and reduce the risk of illness and infection
• Prepare the soap, water, and sanitizing bottles each morning
• Clean and sanitize surfaces (tabletops, counters, chairs, etc.) using soap, water, and provided sanitizers and following the established department procedures and policies throughout the day including after meals and activities
• Maintain student files (digital and paper) ensuring they include assessments, screenings, documentation, or any other pertinent information that should be in the student’s file
• Independently review files following procedures to ensure established deadlines are met
• Document follow up that are related to transition plans, ILPs, and individual education plan (IEP)
• Other duties as assigned
• Attend required trainings to remain in compliance and remain up to date with current federal and state regulations, policies, and procedures
• Participate in meetings with staff, families, external partners and specialists, and center activities to build effective and positive relationships

• 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 working with families from diverse cultures and ethnic backgrounds
• Knowledge of substance abuse issues, child abuse, neglect, and domestic violence
• Proficient computer skills and ability to maintain accurate and confidential records

• 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

• 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 one 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,…