Parent/Child Educator-Early Head Start-Spokane County

EWU Early Head Start is a school-readiness program that provides comprehensive

educational services to pregnant women, infants, toddlers and their families. We serve in

Stevens, Pend Oreille, Ferry, and Spokane Counties and provide year round services. The grant is renewed annually and has a history of over twenty years of successful grant renewals. The program is required to meet federal regulations at all times in terms of the quantity and quality of services.

We are currently seeking skilled and team-oriented applicants to fill one or more of the following position: Parent/Child Educator – Project

EWU Early Head Start Parent-Child Educators (PCEs) are early childhood home visitors who help parents prepare their child for Success in School and in life by engaging and equipping parents in their roles as primary nurturer, most influential teacher and child advocate. PCEs provide high quality Early Head Start services to children and their families in compliance with local, state and federal regulations.

They accomplish this work by developing and maintaining authentic and respectful helping relationships with parents and children and by guiding individualized, home-based comprehensive child health and developmental learning experiences.

Their work is guided, resourced and supported by a well-managed, community oriented, relationship-based university organization that provides effective supervision and content support in child development, infant mental health, health, nutrition, family and community services and other program operations.

Ninety-minute home visits are scheduled on a weekly basis, year round. Caseloads per PCE include 10 to 12 infants, toddlers and pregnant women.

In addition, each PCE organizes and facilitates a minimum of 2 socialization experiences each month.

While PCEs are the primary service provider for the home-based EHS program option, they work collaboratively with parents, other EHS staff, volunteers, community partners and other providers to plan and implement the full range of EHS services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Effectively plan, implement and document weekly home-based EHS services to assure the delivery and coordination of comprehensive and integrated services

• Recruit and enroll eligible children, pregnant women and their families for the EWU EHS program

• Plan, implement and document effective socialization experiences twice a month for pregnant women, infants and toddlers

• Document services in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with program systems, policies and practices

• Actively participate in supervision, professional development and training, and multi-disciplinary meetings and consultations

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

PCE’s are expected to work effectively with other EWU EHS staff, supervisors and community providers, including volunteers to provide the comprehensive set of EHS services to children and families

This job is an excellent opportunity for mission-driven individuals who want to help make a difference in the lives of children and families. As a full-time or part-time employee of Eastern Washington University, you will receive salary plus excellent benefits (medical, dental, retirement and more), paid vacation, paid sick leave, and paid holidays! Just as important, you will be joining a dedicated team of professionals devoted to providing comprehensive services to our communities and their families.

EWU is committed to supporting and promoting a diverse workforce and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

The salary for this position is $40,308 (minimum) up to $52,476. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills. In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/ .

Eastern Washington University provides an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence.

Screening of applications will begin on 03/14/2025, and applications will be accepted until the position is closed.

Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. As the region’s polytechnic, we are recognized for our distinctive approach to hands-on learning that leads to in-demand careers. EWU’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a ’24-’25 College of Distinction (CoD).

Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2024.

Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place—the knowledge that comes from the land.

EWU Early Head Start provides services in family homes located throughout Stevens, Northern Ferry, Pend Oreille and Spokane counties. Home visitors work from regional hubs located in Colville Newport, and Spokane. Position works in EWU offices located in a central location.

This position requires services be delivered in the homes of program families, many of whom are located in unincorporated areas.

Position requires:

• Infant/Toddler CPR and First Aid Certificate (within 30 days after hire)

• TB Test (within one year prior to hire)

• Staff Health Exam (prior to hire)

• Valid Washington State Driver’s License and private automotive insurance (prior to hire)

• Food Handler’s Permit (within 30 days after hire)

• HIV/Blood Borne Pathogens Training (within 30 days after hire)

• Personal vehicle for local travel

• Provide 3 Personal and 3 Professional References (prior to hire)

• Criminal Background Declarations (prior to hire)

• Pass all Background Checks as required by 45 CFR Part 1302.90, including state criminal history records fingerprint checks (prior to hire) , sex offender registry check (prior to hire), FBI criminal history register finger print check (within 90 days of hire) and child abuse and neglect state registry check (within 90 days of hire). Employee must also pass all 4 criminal background checks at least every five years.

This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value, as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.

All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

This is an Administrative Exempt position and is covered by EWU Policy 406- 01, Exempt Employment
https://inside.ewu.edu/policies/knowledge-base/ewu-406-01-exempt-employment/

After starting employment, employees will complete required training. Online training can be accessed here or complete the training in person or via Zoom. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on InsideEWU and are listed on Human Resources webpage at https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/.

Note: Interviews might be conducted via Zoom (camera must be enabled). If so, candidates must be able to demonstrate competence using Zoom and other technologies.

Optional: Contact Saundra Godin in Human Resource Services at sgodin@ewu.edu to obtain a copy of the

Essential Functions Analysis which will describe conditions of employment, such as

physical demands

It is strongly recommended that you print a copy of these instructions and the position posting before you begin to complete the online application, as the instructions will not be viewable once you begin the application process.

• Attach a detailed cover letter in which you explain how you meet each of the required qualifications [and preferred qualifications, if applicable]. It is preferred that you provide that information in a bulleted list or within a table within your cover letter.

• Attach a chronological resume including work history and major duties, education, and any specialized training or skills related to the position.

• List at least 3 professional references and 3 personal references including: names, titles, organization name, phone numbers, email addresses, and connection to you (these can be identical to the references listed on the application).

• Complete the online application form and respond to the online questions, if applicable.

Mission Statement Response: EWU’s mission is to provide an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence. We are committed to serving first-generation, Pell-eligible students. How would you contribute to this mission?