Western Kentucky University Campus Child Care (WKUCCC) is a federal and state funded child care program serving children ages 0-5 and families. The Specialist is responsible for planning and implementing the regulations and policies/procedures for Early Head Start/Head Start programs covering the areas of Education and Disabilities.   WKU provides full fringe benefits, including health insurance, retirement, and tuition scholarships.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Specialist designs, implements, coordinates, and evaluates and monitors early childhood education and child development and Disability services, including, but not limited to direct supervision of staff, coordination of professional development of the early education staff, and coordination with staff, parents, and professionals to ensure that children who need special services happen.  The position will also include, classroom observations, individual child observations, offering guidance and follow up to staff and parents, coordinate training for staff and ensuring licensing regulations are followed. This position also requires close coordination with staff, parents and other agencies.  The Specialist will carry out WKUCCC goals, policies, and procedures designed to meet WKUCCC objectives, Head Start/Early Head Start Performance Standards, and all applicable federal and state regulations. Communication skills (both oral and written) and record-keeping skills are necessary.  Regular activities include working with young children and families of diverse backgrounds and working collaboratively and cooperatively with community organizations and individuals. This is a grant funded position. Continuation is dependent upon need/funding.

• BS degree in early childhood education, child studies, or related field
• Experience in working with young children and families of diverse backgrounds.
• Experience in working collaboratively and cooperatively with community organizations and individuals.
• Experience in decision making, computer literacy and management skills.

Salary Range:  $47,000 - $50,000

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/University ADA Services (EEO). To request an accommodation, report/express a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Mr. Joshua Hayes, EEO Director/Title IX Investigator/University ADA Coordinator, via email at joshua.hayes@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-5121.

The University is also required to investigate complaints of sex and gender-based harassment, also a form of discrimination, and has designated the Title IX Coordinator as the individual responsible for coordinating the investigation and response to such complaints. The Title IX Coordinator for the University is Ms. Andrea Anderson, who can be contacted via email at andrea.anderson@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-5398. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php

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