Early Childhood Specialist II

The University of Idaho Children’s Center (UICC) offers a child-development program in Moscow,  best learning environment honors each child. Located on the Moscow campus, the Children’s Center serves student, faculty, staff, and community families. Children age six weeks to six years old are welcome at the Children’s Center.

The position is responsible for planning, preparing, implementing and evaluating activities and routines for a developmentally appropriate program according to NAEYC Accreditation Standards.

This position participates in the development and implementation of curriculum and is the primary instructor of classes, supervising classroom staff.

• Ensure classroom environments and curriculum honor the individual strengths, needs and interests of the classroom community
• Observe and record developmental levels and progress
• Develop partnerships with parents and provide sensitive, responsive care for all daily routines
• Train, supervise and evaluate Children’s Center staff
• Maintain a physical environment that promotes growth
• Maintain a safe and sanitary environment
• Planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum or activities
• Communicating with and engaging with children
• Following written instructions
• Applying methods used to teach infants, toddlers and/or preschool children
• Providing instruction, participating in or leading a team, or delegating duties and responsibilities

• Willing to complete or begin the process towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development-Family Studies, Early Childhood Special Education or Elementary Education. Timeline of completion established upon hire

• Hold CPR and First Aid certifications, or be able to acquire them within 1 month of hire
• Pass a State of Idaho Health and Welfare background check
• Enroll in Idaho Stars Professional Development System (PDS) within 90 days of hire

• Experience with or knowledge of typical and atypical development of children from six weeks to preschool age
• Some knowledge of CPR and First Aid procedures
• Knowledge of NAEYC philosophy and standards
• Active participant in Idaho Stars Professional Development System PDS

• Physical ability to work around small children
• Ability to lift, carry and/or otherwise move 50 pounds
• Ability to stand, sit, run and climb stairs

Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

To be considered your “Letter of Qualification” must address each of the required qualifications. Additionally, please provide information in support of your application regarding the preferred qualifications as relevant.

For 1st consideration, please apply by May 14, 2026.

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

• Resume/CV
• Letter of Qualification

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