Preschool Teacher; Ages 3-4 - Early Childhood Program Specialist

Central Washington University is recruiting a Preschool Teacher (Early Childhood Program Specialist
3) to join our Early Childhood Learning Center team in Ellensburg, Washington. This 11‑month cyclic campus‑based position offers a competitive salary and CWU benefits.

• Assess children's learning levels and monitor progress of each child, report progress to parents. Progress can be documented formally, through daily contact with parent or in a general parent letter to all parents or through the digital management system.
• Assess and monitor the social, intellectual, emotional, nutritional, and physical needs of children enrolled in the early childhood program; develop child and adult directed activities based on those determined needs that meet developmentally appropriate practices.
• Communicate with parents regarding family and/or behavior problems, special health requirements, religious or cultural practices, diapering/toilet training issues, prescription medications, schedule changes, court proceedings affecting child and/or program, required paperwork, injuries, clothing, special activities or events, parent‑teacher conferences, learning levels, etc.
• Responsible for the diapering and toilet‑training of the young children in the center and working with parents as they prepare their child to transition from one stage to another.
• Plan, present and assess educational and/or recreational activities of children and provide parents with information on childcare techniques. Work closely with Director and other staff to provide seamless early learning for 4 weeks‑12 years at both locations and share information when children are transitioning to different rooms.
• Create lesson plans, incident reports, forms for meal counts, missing clothing, borrowed items, supply inventories and prescription medications.
• Lead student employees, practicums, interns, or volunteers that are assigned to the classroom. Lead and keep on task any student staffing in the classroom ensuring a teacher‑to‑child ratio according to DCYF guidelines. Establish student staff assignments to daily learning centers. Provide the Director feedback and input on student employee performance and/or needed corrective action plans.
• Administer First Aid or CPR, epi pen; assist in handling emergencies that may arise with children, staff, or parents. Provide documentation as required.
• Serve daily meals to children in program following guidelines/procedures of Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), administered by the Office Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).
• Be familiar with and implement Department of Children, Youth & Families childcare licensing requirements and childcare regulations. (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-300
• Participate in staff meetings and parent conferences.
• Discuss progress of the child with their parents and respond to parents’ concerns and design individualized educational materials.
• Maintain a healthy and safe environment indoor/outdoor for children in the program.
• May keep written observations of interactions between parents and children on a regular basis.
• May provide direction or direct the work of lower-level staff or volunteers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• A bachelor's degree in either Early Childhood Education, Education, Family Studies or Special Education OR two years of experience working with children ages 4 weeks to 12 years, in a group setting.
• Ability to correctly draft and produce written material, identify and correct errors in grammar, punctuation and spelling.
• Demonstrated ability and/or experience working collaboratively with students and/or colleagues to foster a supportive and effective learning and work environment.

• Valid Certification in CPR, Adult, Infant and Child, and First Aid.
• MMR Immunization or titer.
• Negative TB Skin Test.
• Safe Sleep training.
• Tdap immunization.
• Possession of valid Washington State Food Handler's Permit.
• Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) cleared fingerprints and Portable Background Check Certificate through the MERIT system.
• Basic 30‑hour training or equivalent credits.