Early Childhood Program Specialist

Early Childhood Program Specialist 3 (40 hours per week, 9.5 months)

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The Early Childhood Program Specialist 3 supports the development, safety, and well‑being of children through the implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum, positive classroom management, and family engagement. The position promotes a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment while ensuring compliance with all applicable licensing, safety, and program standards.

• Maintain a safe, healthy, and proactive learning environment.
• Follow all health, safety, licensing, and supervision requirements.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, staff, and community partners.
• Implement curriculum and developmentally appropriate learning activities.
• Conduct child assessments accurately and utilize assessment data to support individualized instruction.
• Complete lesson plans, maintain child records, and participate in required documentation processes.
• Support children's social‑emotional development and guide behavior using positive reinforcement strategies.
• Supervise and mentor assistants, students, and volunteers.
• Participate in meetings, professional development, trainings, and coaching opportunities.
• Maintain required certifications and fulfill mandated reporter responsibilities.
• Support program outreach, events, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Positions typically require forty‑five college quarter hours in early childhood development/education/special education or equivalent or a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA)

AND

two years of experience working in a group setting with children of the ages enrolled in the program.

OR

There is one 40 hours per week, 9.5‑month cyclic position. Continuance of this position is dependent upon grant funding.

• Current negative TB test or statement from Health Dept. that named person is cleared;
• MMR immunity;
• MERIT/ STARS ;
• Cleared Department of Children, Youth & Families Portable Background Check clearance in MERIT Current First Aid and CPR training documentation;
• HIV/AIDS Training and/or Blood Pathogens;
• Child Abuse/Neglect Training, inclusive of reporting procedures;

This position will close May 31, 2026. The screening committee will begin their review June 1, 2026.

Monthly Salary:
Range 48 ($4,320 - $5,666)

Pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or is currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant's current or past employers. By law, post‑secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete this form.

Centralia College has a strong institutional commitment to the principles of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we strongly urge all qualified applicants, especially people of color, persons of disability, women, and disabled and Vietnam era veterans, to apply. Centralia College is an Equal Opportunity employer.

It is the policy of Centralia College to assure equal employment opportunity and non‑discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age (over 40), religion, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam‑era veteran.

Centralia College does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. Designated Title II, VI, VII, IX, Section 504, ADA compliance officer:
Vice President for Human Resources and Equity, Hanson Hall Room 101, Centralia College, 600 Centralia College Blvd, Centralia WA 98531‑4099, (360)623‑8943.

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