Job Information
Washington State University Early Childhood Program Specialist 1 in Pullman, Washington
Early Childhood Program Specialist 1
Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
April 15, 2026
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
256A-YNCSNPS - Early Childhood Program Specialist 1
Business Title:
Early Childhood Program Specialist 1
Employee Type:
Classified
Position Details:
The Opportunity:
As an Early Childhood Program Specialist 1 (ECPS 1) for the Children's Center, you will be responsible for following defined work procedures and priorities to meet the needs of enrolled children. Reporting to the Children's Center Director and under the direction of ECPS 3 and 2 Teachers, examples of your responsibilities include following classroom work such as recording enrollment; preparing and organizing materials used by children for their projects; and monitoring activities such as nap times, free time, snacks, and lunches.
This recruitment is to fill multiple Early Childhood Program Specialist 1's within the WSU Children's Center.
Required Qualifications:
• High School graduation or equivalent; OR equivalent education/experience.
• Six (6) months experience in an early learning program serving groups of young (birth to 5) and/or school age children OR equivalent education.
• Must be 18 years of age or older by time of hire.
Must meet the required criteria of having 12 aligned college credits in ECE Core Competencies or a CDA (Child Development Associate) within 5 years of hire. See the following links for more information.
• https://www.dcyf.wa.gov/sites/default/files/pubs/EPS_0039.pdf
• https://app.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=110-300-0100
Must meet and understand the requirements for the following:
• https://app.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=110-300-0120 Providing for personal, professional, and health needs of staff