"Child Development Manager – Early Head Start"

Job Summary

We are currently seeking skilled and team-oriented applicants for the following position: Child Development Manager – Early Head Start. This is a full-time position.

EWU Head Start Child Development Managers work collaboratively with regional EHS home visitors and managers to ensure the delivery of high quality and comprehensive health and developmental services to approximately 36 – 48 pregnant women, infants and toddlers who live in Ferry, Stevens and Pend Oreille counties of Northeast Washington.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assure the delivery of high-quality health and developmental services to approximately 36-48 pregnant women, infants, and toddlers that meet federal compliance and program expectations through the provision of support, training, and practice based coaching services to Parent Child Educators and/or Lead Parent Child Educators.
2. Analyze developmental screening and assessment data and guide the use of the data by Parent Child Educators (PCEs). Direct PCEs when to refer for further evaluation or services. Refer PCEs to contractors for additional resources and expertise as needed. Assist the program in compiling aggregate school readiness data for quality improvement.
3. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to develop and implement strategic approaches to addressing complex needs of individual children and their families and support recruitment and outreach across the program.

All work must be completed in compliance with federal, state, local and university statues, regulations, policies and practices to assure consistent, high-quality services for pregnant women, infants and toddlers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors’ degree required; prefer Early Childhood Education, Health, Development, or related field
• A minimum of two (2) years’ work experience in early childhood education
• Demonstrated ability to train and mentor others
• Proven track record of teamwork and ability to give and receive job related feedback
• A demonstrated ability to use a trauma informed approach with staff and families
• Ability to pass all required checks including: initial health exam, ongoing health screenings and/or exams, and initial and ongoing background checks
• Demonstrated ability to apply a responsive and flexible approach that is supportive of the needs including universal access of our students, faculty, staff and the public

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree OR Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field
• Team building and leadership skills
• Proficient with technology including all MS applications such as Outlook, Word, and SharePoint

Job Duties

• Assure the delivery of high-quality health and developmental services to approximately 36-48 pregnant women, infants and toddlers that meet federal compliance and program expectations through the provision of support, training, and practice based coaching services to Parent Child Educators and/or Lead Parent Child Educators. Percent of Time: 60
• Analyze developmental screening and assessment data and guide the use of the data by Parent Child Educators (PCEs). Direct PCEs when to refer for further evaluation or services. Refer PCEs to contractors for additional resources and expertise as needed. Assist the program in compiling aggregate school readiness data for quality improvement. Percent of Time: 30
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to develop and implement strategic approaches to addressing complex needs of individual children and their families and support recruitment and outreach across the program. Percent of Time: 10

Detailed duties include: Oversee implementation of the individualization system... (full list as in text)

Salary Information

The salary for this position is $60,301 (minimum) up to $64,798. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on qualifications, education, experience, and skills. In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. Benefits page

Application Details

Applications are open and accepted until recruitment is closed. Screening of applications will begin on March 5, 2026. To apply, visit https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu/postings/14465