p>Incumbents are required to demonstrate knowledge and abilities in these areas: • Current Preschool Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA) or equivalent Preschool certificate; or AA/BA Degree in ECE or an AA/BADegree, with 30 ECE related college credits with experience in teaching infant/toddler and/or Preschool children (*) High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate and must obtain AA in ECE or related field, Initial, CDA;
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of child development theories and practices;
• Experience working in a federally funded and regulated environment;
• Experience in policy and procedure processes;
• Experience in planning and facilitating groups;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills;
• Experience in the classroom risk management;
• Understanding of the interrelationships between services and systems;
• Ability to learn new tasks quickly and efficiently;
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines;
• Ability to gather and analyze data for reports;
• Strong customer service focus;
• Ability to work with culturally diverse population;
• Knowledge with personal computer, including Microsoft Office; and.
Incumbents are required to have the following:
• Must be at least 18 years of age;
• Valid Washington State driver’s license;
• Must provide a current driving abstract;
• Ability to travel to perform job duties and responsibilities;
• Must pass initial and periodic background check;
• Must pass initial and periodic employee health clearance; (present it within forty-five (45) days of employment);
• Subject to initial and periodic TB screen;
• Subject to drug and/or alcohol testing if on-the-job accident or injury ;
• Obtain Fifteen (15) hours continuing in-service training annually;
• Must sign a Confidentiality Agreement; and.