Teaching License Three years of pre-K-3rd grade general education and/or special education experience Preferred Qualifications:Preferred: - Ph. D. in education, early childhood education, special education, or a closely related field
- At least 12 credit hours of coursework in child development
- Graduate-level early childhood education or special education coursework
- Professional experience with children (birth -12 years) and their families
- Expertise in academic disciplines of literacy and/or STEM in an early childhood education curriculum
- Expertise with play-based emergent curriculum approaches
- Expertise with trauma-informed, early childhood mental health or disabilities studies approaches
- Experience in university teaching
- Experience mentoring, coaching, and/or supervising and teaching adults
- Demonstrated commitment to advocating for young children
- Experience with the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) standards for professional preparation and accreditation systems
Background Check? Yes
Benefits Summary:WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays.
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Open Date: 08/27/2026
Close Date:Open Until Filled: Yes
Notes to Applicants:If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The position comes with a generous
benefits package.
To apply, please complete the online application the following documents: - Cover letter addressing ability to meet or exceed the minimum and preferred qualifications
- Current curriculum vitae
- The names and contact information for three professional references
- Philosophy for Teaching Children (other document 1)
- Philosophy for Adult Learning (other document 2)
Screening of applications will begin October 5, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.
Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.
Physical Activity of this position: Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.
Physical Requirements of this position: Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.
Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision: Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position: None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).
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