Early Head Start Specialist 3: Nurture & Family Engagement

Bates Technical College; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Bates Technical College is hiring an Early Head Start Specialist 3 to provide individualized care and education for children aged 1 month to 3 years in a small group setting. The role emphasizes primary caregiving, family engagement, and collaborative planning with a co-teacher.

Responsibilities include maintaining documentation, adhering to CACFP guidelines, and participating in ongoing professional development to meet state and federal expectations.

Qualifications

• Requires Early Childhood Education Initial Certificate with infant/toddler endorsement and 12 months experience with children 0–5 years
• OR Infant/Toddler CDA with 12 months experience with children 0–5 years
• OR Preschool CDA with infant/toddler coursework and 12 months experience with children 0–5 years

Responsibilities

• Interact positively with children to support learning goals and safety.
• Foster belonging and family engagement with a strengths-based approach.
• Organize the classroom and materials per NAEYC and program standards.
• Manage time to align with planned curriculum and goals.
• Ensure ITERS and CLASS benchmarks are reflected in the classroom.
• Supervise practicum students and volunteers.
• Monitor health and safety practices and emergency preparedness.
• Support family-style meals and CACFP meal counts and supervise eating.
• Maintain attendance and sign-in/out records daily.
• Document and plan assessments, screenings and program checkpoints.
• Participate in professional development and district trainings.

Skills

Positive interactions with children

Family engagement

Classroom management

Time management

Safety protocols

Education

ECE Initial Certificate with IT endorsement

Infant/Toddler CDA

Preschool CDA with infant/toddler coursework

Job description

Bates Technical College is hiring an Early Head Start Specialist 3 to provide individualized care and education for children aged 1 month to 3 years in a small group setting. The role emphasizes primary caregiving, family engagement, and collaborative planning with a co-teacher.

Responsibilities include maintaining documentation, adhering to CACFP guidelines, and participating in ongoing professional development to meet state and federal expectations.