Job Information
Washington State University Early Childhood Program Specialist 3 in Pullman, Washington
Early Childhood Program Specialist 3
Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
February 2, 2026
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
256C-YNCSNPS - Early Childhood Program Specialist 3
Business Title:
Early Childhood Program Specialist 3
Employee Type:
Classified
Position Details:
The Opportunity: As an Early Childhood Program Specialist 3 for the Children's Center, you will serve as the lead classroom teacher and direct all daily operations in a developmentally appropriate classroom; either toddler age children ages 12 month - 36 months or with preschool age children ages 3-5 years old. Your responsibilities will include: planning, implementing, and evaluating curriculum activities for children; planning and directing routine classroom activities such as meals, bathroom/diapers, naps, and physical care; modeling appropriate nurturing and communication skills with children; directing and maintaining a safe, healthy environment; completing child assessments and conducting parent conferences; leading Early Childhood Specialist 2, student staff, and volunteers in classroom; upholding licensing and accreditation standards; evaluating student staff; and completing required paperwork.
This recruitment is to fill multiple Early Childhood Program Specialist 3's within the WSU Children's Center.
Additional Information:
This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.
Monthly Salary: $4,320 to $5,812 | Range 48, Steps A-M | Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with https://app.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=357-28.
In accordance with https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.
Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-Benefit-Overview-for-Civil-Service.pdfand https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.
Required Qualifications:
• Forty-five college quarter hours in early childhood development/education/special education or equivalent OR a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) and two years' experience working in a group setting with children of the ages enrolled in the program; OR equivalent education/experience.
• AA/AAS Degree in Early Childhood development or equivalent education/experience.
• Background clearance required upon hire.
• Pediatric First Aid, Infant-Child CPR, & Bloodborne Pathogen Training
• Negative TB skin test results.
• Washington State Food Handlers' License required upon hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Bach