Early Childhood Program Specialist 3 Tacoma Community College
Tacoma WA 98466, WA, WA30+ days ago
| Location | Tacoma, WA |
| Salary | $35–$49 Per Hour |
EARLY HEAD START SPECIALIST 3
Salary
$46,283.00 - $48,153.00 Annually
Location
Downtown Campus - 1101 South Yakima Avenue, Tacoma, WA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
26-036
Department
Childcare/ECEAP
Opening Date
10/09/2026
Closing Date
11/1/2026 11:59 AM Pacific
SUMMARY
Early Head Start (EHS) Specialist 3 provides individualized care and education for children ages 1-month to age 3-years in a group setting of eight children with a co-teacher. The model is primary caregiving. The EHS 3 plans, organizes, performs directs and assesses all work related to the development, implementation and evaluation of education programming under the general direction of the Early Childhood Manager. To be successful the EHS 3 must develop positive and trusting relationships, take intentional steps to promote parent and family engagement, and be able to communicate effectively with parents and colleagues.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & OTHER DUTIES
Essential Functions
Interacts positively with all children to support their individual learning goals and emotional needs; ready and willing to intercede quickly to keep children safe and model appropriate interactions.
Foster a sense of belonging and nurture positive social relationships, careful to support a family's home culture; develop, nurture, and maintain relationships with parents from a strengths-based perspective. Be flexible to meet with parents on a home visit or conference that meets their needs and program standards.
Manage and organize the classroom and materials using the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Principles of Child Development and EHS program standards.
Use time management skills to be prepared in accordance with the planned curriculum and individual learning goals prior to the start of class.
Ensure classroom environment reflects the quality guidelines of Infant Toddler Environmental Rating Scale (ITERS) and that teacher-child interactions demonstrate the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS).
Monitor the work of practicum students and volunteers.
Ensure healthy habits are followed, i.e., daily health screening, handwashing, tooth brushing. Conduct indoor and outdoor safety checks, and responsible for emergency preparedness practice.
Serves family-style meals and snacks; complete meal counts following "point of service" Child Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines; supervise children's eating behavior by sitting with them while they eat.
Maintain classroom attendance sheets and ensure daily parent sign in and out in the electronic attendance system.
Complete planning, assessments, screenings, parent contact, Teaching Strategies Gold documentation and checkpoint to ensure monthly program requirements are met.
Participates in Puget Sound Education Service District (PSESD) in-service staff training, staff meetings and other educational opportunities to improve skills and stay current with state and federal expectations.
Non-Essential/Other Functions
Accountable for keeping personal development up to date; adding to skills and knowledge through courses that may be available through the Bates Technical College courses, professional development committees, etc.
Act as a support and resource person for families to help case manage specific needs, advocate for parents, and encourage parent involvement in the program.
Direct and monitor the work of practicum students and volunteers: evaluate practicum and interns.
Plan outdoor activities that promote deep breathing, enjoying nature and the changes in seasons, in addition to large motor activity.
Teachers will be flexible to incorporate the emergent ideas children offer in their play and home experiences. Project approach is encouraged.
Participate actively and collaboratively on committees for college as needed, including but not limited to staff recruitment, college councils, etc.
Additional activities, duties and responsibilities may be added with or without notice to meet college needs.
Supervisory Responsibilities
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications
Allowable Substitution
If necessary, alternative combinations of education and experience may be evaluated by Human Resources for comparability.
Preferred Qualifications
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Bates Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. For inquiries, please contact Title IX Coordinator LeMont Lucas, at 253.680.7113, lemontlucas@batestech.edu, or Bates.Title.IX@batestech.edu. For Section 504, contact Disability Coordinator Steve Ashpole, Vice President of Student Services, at 253.680.7005, sashpole@batestech.edu. All offices are located at 1101 South Yakima Ave., Tacoma, WA 98405.
Available Benefits to Eligible Employees
As a higher education employee, you and your qualified family members are eligible for a wide range of benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, retirement, long-term disability, as well as other optional benefits.
Medical/Dental Plans
Medical Plans
Employees pay a portion of their medical care cost through payroll deduction. The employee premium is based on the choice of plan and coverage for eligible dependents.
Dental Plans
Bates provides dental coverage at no monthly premium cost to the employee. Benefit eligible employees have a choice of dental plans. Options include:
Vision Plans
Bates provides vision coverage at no monthly premium cost to the employee. Benefit eligible employees have a choice of dental plans. Options include:
Retirement Plans
Faculty and Exempt Positions
Faculty have to choose between either the State Board Retirement Plan (SBRP), also known as TIAA or Plan 3 of the Teachers Retirement System (TRS). Click here to compare the two plans.
Exempt have to choose between either the SBRP or Plan 3 of the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). Click here to compare the two plans.
SBRP (TIAA) is a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates:
TRS Plan 3 is a defined benefit and a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates:
PERS Plan 3 is a defined benefit and a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates:
Classified Positions
Classified employees have to choose between either the Plan 2 or Plan 3 of the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). Click here to compare the two plans.
PERS Plan 2 is a defined benefits plan with the following contribution rates:
PERS Plan 3 is a defined benefit and a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates:
Employee and employer contributions to applicable retirement plans are mandatory. The amount of the deduction and contribution are dependent upon the retirement plan chosen and may vary by current contribution rates in effect.
Term Life Insurance
Bates provides $35,000 basic life insurance for death from any cause and $5,000 basic accidental death and dismemberment at no cost to the employee. Employees can enroll in additional low cost life insurance for themselves and dependents.
Long Term Disability Insurance (LTD)
Bates provides a basic LTD insurance plan at no cost to employees. The basic plan pays a maximum of
$240 per month after 90 days of total disability. The optional LTD plan pays 60% of the first $10,000 of monthly salary, reduced by any deductible income such as social security or retirement benefits.
Employee cost is dependent upon benefit waiting period chosen.
Other Optional Benefits
AFLAC
Flexible Spending Arrangement Dependent Care Assistance Program
Voluntary Employees Beneficiary Association American Fidelity - Short-Term Disability
Fully Effective Employees - Employees Assistance Program Guaranteed Education Tuition
Deferred Compensation, Section 457 Plan SBVIP, 403(b) Plan
Leaves and Holidays
Vacation
Eligible exempt and classified employees accrue annual leave at rates determined by their employee status, ranging from 7 to 16 hours per month when eligible.
Sick Leave
Eligible classified, faculty, and exempt staff accrue sick leave monthly. Employees represented by a bargaining unit should refer to their negotiated agreement for sick leave rules and accrual rates.
Holidays
Bates observes the following holidays/non-work days:
Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, New Years Eve Day, New Years Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth
Personal Leave/Family Leave
In addition to vacation and sick leave, eligible employees receive personal and family leave each fiscal year at rates determined by their employee status
Please Note: All information above is subject to change based on, but not limited to, employment status, legislative mandates, or College policy changes
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Employer Bates Technical College
Address 1101 S Yakima Avenue
Tacoma, Washington, 98405
Phone (253) 680-7168
Website http://batestech.edu/jobs