Early Childhood Specialist II

Job Details

Early Childhood Specialist II
Posting Number: SP005147P
Division/College: Student Affairs
Department: Children's Center
Location: Moscow
Posting Context Statement:
The University of Idaho Children’s Center (UICC) offers a child-development program in Moscow, ID. The best learning environment is one that honors each child.
Located on the Moscow campus, the Children’s Center serves student, faculty, staff and community families. Children age six weeks to six years old are welcome at the Children’s Center.
Position Overview:
The position is responsible for planning, preparing, implementing and evaluating activities and routines for a developmentally appropriate program according to NAEYC Accreditation Standards.
This position participates in the development and implementation of curriculum and is the primary instructor of classes, supervising classroom staff.
Duties may include:

• Ensure classroom environments and curriculum honor the individual strengths, needs and interests of the classroom community
• Observe and record developmental levels and progress
• Develop partnerships with parents and provide sensitive, responsive care for all daily routines
• Train, supervise and evaluate Children’s Center staff
• Maintain a physical environment that promotes growth
• Maintain a safe and sanitary environment
• Other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

• Planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum or activities
• Communicating with and engaging with children
• Following written instructions
• Applying methods used to teach infants, toddlers and/or preschool children
• Providing instruction, participating in or leading a team, or delegating duties and responsibilities

Required Education:

• Willing to complete or begin the process towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development-Family Studies, Early Childhood Special Education or Elementary Education. Timeline of completion established upon hire

Required Other:

• Hold CPR and First Aid certifications, or be able to acquire them within 1 month of hire
• Pass a State of Idaho Health and Welfare background check
• Enroll in Idaho Stars Professional Development System (PDS) within 90 days of hire

Additional Preferred:

• Experience with or knowledge of typical and atypical development of children from six weeks to preschool age
• Some knowledge of CPR and First Aid procedures
• Knowledge of NAEYC philosophy and standards
• Active participant in Idaho Stars Professional Development System PDS

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Physical ability to work around small children
• Ability to lift, carry and/or otherwise move 50 pounds
• Ability to stand, sit, run and climb stairs

Degree Requirement: Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: $20.00 per hour + DOE
FTE: 1
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding:
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 01/21/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants: To be considered your “Letter of Qualification” must address each of the required qualifications. Additionally, please provide information in support of your application regarding the preferred qualifications as relevant.
For 1st consideration, please apply by February 04, 2026 Background Check Statement: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.