Temporary/Hourly Pool - Early Childhood Learning Center Childcare Assistant/Teacher/Office Assistant

Job Summary The Early Childhood Learning Center at Central Washington University is accepting applications for Temporary/Hourly positions. This person will provide quality care to meet the needs of children ages 4 weeks to 36 months in the Rainbow Room, ages 2-8 years old enrolled in the Early Childhood Learning Center, and school age children 5-12 years old at Michaelson Hall located at a separate site. ECLC hours are 7:30-5:30 Monday-Friday.

This position will:

• Create a safe learning environment.
• Implement and plan activities in the classrooms, indoors and outdoors.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Work as part of a team.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and written.
• Provide feedback and contribute to monthly staff meetings.
• Lead student staff/volunteers/practicums in the classroom and Reception Office area.

If you are a current CWU student, please apply to the student employment job opportunities.

Who we are:

We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams. Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. You'll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of ~8,300 students. Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2022-2023 academic year. In addition, for seven out of eight years, CWU was a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. RentCafe has also named CWU #13 of the Top 20 Best College Towns in the U.S. in 2025. Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus. Tour our campus in Ellensburg here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjdhOegDa9A Minimum Qualifications Candidate will complete the following after hire: Valid Certification in CPR

• adult, Infant and Child (within 30 days of hire) First Aid certified (within 30 days of hire) Negative TB Test (within 30 days of hire) 2-hour HIV/Blood Bloodborne Pathogen Training Certification (within 2 weeks of hire) Valid Food Handler's Permit, Washington state (within 2 weeks of hire) MERIT account with cleared Portable Background Check and fingerprints through DCYF Applicable CWU Trainings as required (to be completed after hire) Preferred Qualifications Experience with children variety of ages.

Creative curriculum.

Pay & Work Schedule Pay:

Minimum wage $17.13 per hour up to $20.00 per hour dependent upon experience.

Schedule/Hours:

Monday

• Friday, flexible on hours and schedule.

Additional information:

This announcement will be used to develop a pool of applicants for temporary/hourly positions through December 31, 2026. Selected applicants may be called on short notice to fill positions on an as-needed basis, however this posting does not imply that a position will be filled or any guarantee that applicants will be contacted. If you are a current CWU student, please apply to the student employment job opportunities.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a classroom environment with frequent in-person interactions. It is essential to be able to meet the physical demands of caring for young children; prolonged periods of holding, feeding child while in your arms, remaining on your feet for prolonged periods of time, multi-tasking from one duty to another and keeping track of what comes next. Lots of stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, lifting, walking, carrying or moving of children and other movements may be required. You will be exposed to childhood illnesses, possible saliva, and urine, etc. The schedule will need to be flexible to cover lead teacher periods of leave as required.

Benefits:

All Student and Temporary/Hourly positions are eligible to accrue paid sick leave. This leave will accrue at one (1) hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours of work. How To Apply To apply for this position, you must complete the on-line application and attach: Cover letter; Resume including work history, education, training; and Contact information for two references, one personal/one professional. Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue as needed.

Contact Information Name:

Michelle Hill Title:

Director Early Childhood Learning Center Email:

michelle.hill@cwu.edu

Phone:

(509

• 963-1862 or (509
• 963-1744

Website:

Early Childhood Learning Center Please contact Human Resources at hr@cwu.edu or 509-963-1202 if you require technical assistance with the on-line application process.

Conditions of Employment Background Check/Reference Check Process:

Prior to employment, final candidate(s) will be required to sign a Sexual Misconduct disclosure in pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080 and submit to a background check. All information obtained through background investigations will be strictly confidential and revealed only to those required to have access. Positions that have access to multiple credit card numbers of customers (for example, accepting program reservations/payment over the phone) will be required to comply with the provisions of the Payment Card Security procedure. Notice to

Prospective Employees:

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