Early Childhood Education Specialist (SS-45089)

Confederated Tribes Of The Colville Reservation; Inchelium (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Confederated Tribes Of The Colville Reservation is hiring an Early Childhood Education Specialist for Head Start in Inchelium, WA. This non-exempt role involves independent work under the ECE Site Supervisor and requires meeting child development milestones and family needs.

Two positions available; salary from $21.56 to $25.00 per hour. Closing date 11/20/2026. Applicants must meet credential requirements and pass background checks.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field AND teaching experience in an early learning setting (preferred); OR CDA for infants and toddlers; AND 24 months teaching experience in an early learning setting.
• Must obtain First Aid/CPR Certification within 30 days of employment.
• Must obtain Food Handler’s permit, TB Test, and Health Clearance within 10 days of employment.
• Possess/maintain valid WA Driver’s License and be eligible for Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance (preferred).
• Criminal History background clearance indicating no crimes involving a child; ongoing clearance required.
• Must maintain a substance-free lifestyle and comply with relevant policies.

Responsibilities

• Non-Exempt; function with considerable independence and report to the ECE Site Supervisor.
• Work with birth to three aged children and families to support curriculum and development.

Skills

Early childhood education knowledge

Public speaking/written communication

Education

Associate’s Degree in ECE or related field

CDA for Infants and Toddlers

24 months teaching experience in early learning setting

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Inchelium - WA, Salary Range: $21.56 - $25.00 Hourly, CLOSING DATE: November 20th, 2026

Position

Early Childhood Education Specialist *2 positions*

Salary

$21.56-$25.00, per hour

Reports To

ECE Site Supervisor

Location

Head Start, Inchelium, WA

Basic Functions

Non-Exempt. This position must function with considerable independence, reporting to and receiving assistance when needed from the Early Childhood Education Site Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Education and Training:
• Requires an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field AND teaching experience in an early learning setting, (preferred); OR
• CDA for infants and toddlers; AND 24 months teaching experience in an early learning setting.
• OR Possible trainee plan for motivated applicants.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain a First Aid/CPR Certification within thirty (30) days of employment.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain a Food Handler’s permit, TB Test, and Health Clearance within ten (10) days of employment.
• Possess and maintain a valid State Driver’s License and be eligible for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance (preferred).
• Must successfully clear an extensive Criminal History Background Inquiry that indicates no conviction(s) of crimes involving a child or other serious offenses. Continued employment is contingent upon clearance on an on-going basis.
• Must have maintained a substance free lifestyle for the last year (1) and continue maintaining this lifestyle during employment, and be willing to sign and adhere to the Tribes Substance Abuse Policy and the Head Start’s Healthy Lifestyle Policy in addition to submitting to program testing procedures.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Requires knowledge and understanding of Early Childhood Education practices and developmental milestones.
• Requires employee must be mentally healthy to meet the needs of birth to three aged children and their families.
• Requires nine (9) months experience in interpreting and developing and implementing curriculum and education plans in a classroom setting.
• Requires nine (9) months experience in recognizing that children have individual rates of development as well as individual interest, temperaments, languages, cultural backgrounds and learning styles.
• Requires nine (9) months experience in interpreting and in the facilitation and implementation of observation, child’s outcomes, assessments and individualization of children.
• Requires the ability to work with birth to three aged children and children with disabilities.
• Requires the ability and willingness to work overtime hours as needed for parent activities.
• Requires demonstrated ability to speak publicly, and communicate in writing and oral form.
• Requires to be able to speak in public.

Note

Pursuant to Tribal Policy, if this position is safety sensitive it is subject to pre-employment drug testing. In addition, this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing.

Preference

TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED.

Additional Requirements

If required of this position, you must possess and maintain avalid Washington State driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance. In addition, this position may be subject to pre-employment background clearances. If applicable, these clearances must be maintained throughout employment.

Contact Information

INFORMATION: Shayla Schilling, Human Resources Technician Sr. Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155, [phone] [e-mail]