Early Childhood Education Specialist (SS-46020)

Confederated Tribes Of The Colville Reservation; Keller (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Confederated Tribes Of The Colville Reservation seeks two Early Childhood Education Specialists in Keller, WA. The role supports birth-to-three age groups within Head Start, reporting to the ECE Site Supervisor and working with families and staff.

Position requires relevant education or CDA, with background checks and a strong emphasis on safety, nutrition, and community collaboration as part of tribal program policies.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field AND teaching experience.
• CDA for infants and toddlers; AND 24 months teaching experience in early learning setting.
• Must obtain First Aid/CPR within 30 days of employment.
• Must obtain Food Handler’s permit, TB Test, and Health Clearance within 10 days.
• Possess valid State Driver’s License; tribals vehicle insurance preferred.

Skills

Early childhood development

Public speaking

Communication skills

Curriculum interpretation

Observation and assessment

Education

Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

CDA for infants and toddlers

First Aid/CPR Certification

Food Handler’s permit, TB Test, Health Clearance

State Driver’s License

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: Keller - WA, Salary Range: $21.35 - $24.75 Hourly, CLOSING DATE: October 9th, 2026

POSITION:

Early Childhood Education Specialist *2 position*

SALARY: $21.35-$24.75, per hour

REPORTS TO: ECE Site Supervisor

LOCATION: Head Start, Keller, 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: MINIMUM 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). Fleet Rig AVAILABLE if traveling from outside the district.
• 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.

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

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.

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]