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Early Childhood Specialist II
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Position Number: 5624386
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Education - Teacher Education - Early Childhood

University of Idaho

Early Childhood Specialist II

Location: Moscow

Division/College: Student Affairs

Employee Category: Classified

Pay Range: $20.00 per hour or higher depending on experience and education

FTE: 1

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Summary:
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.
Duties may include:

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
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum or activities
Communicating 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

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

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

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

Required Licensures, Certifications or other

Posting Number: SP004582P

Posting Date: 09/09/2024

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:
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 September 23, 2024.

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

To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.