Education Specialist (ECEAP)

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VOTED BEST PLACE TO WORK IN LEWIS COUNTY 2025

Centralia College is on a 30-acre campus of modern buildings set among walking paths, lawns, and native plantings just a few blocks from the heart of Centralia, Washington. The college has served students in the Lewis County region since 1925 and is the oldest continuously operating community college in Washington State. The city of Centralia is a historic railroad and river shipping hub with a vibrant downtown and railway station.

As a comprehensive community college, Centralia College offers academic transfer and workforce programs, as well as adult basic education, English as a Second Language (ESL), and personal enrichment classes. The college also offers five Bachelor of Applied Science degrees.

In addition to the main campus in Centralia, Centralia College East in Morton is a smaller site that serves the needs of students in east Lewis County. Centralia College is committed to the success of all students, and thus also provides educational programs at two corrections centers in southwest Washington and one juvenile facility. In total, the college serves more than 4,800 students annually. For nearly 100 years, several generations of Lewis County residents have looked to Centralia College for their education and training needs.

Centralia College is committed to student success, academic excellence, and enhancing and supporting our diverse community in an inclusive and equitable learning environment. We encourage applicants with demonstrated experience collaborating with, and serving, people from a wide range of backgrounds.

For more information on Centralia College and the Centralia area, call 360-736-9391 or visit www.centralia.edu.

Job Description

The Early Learning Programs (ELP) Partnership Coach is responsible for working collaboratively with Childcares and Early Childhood Education & Assistance Program (ECEAP) Direct Service and Partner sites to deliver high-quality early learning to eligible children and families, providing comprehensive services for improved economic, educational, and health outcomes. This position provides onsite instructional support, family support & engagement, mentoring, training, and coaching to enhance the quality of early care and education programs. This role works collaboratively with the Support Services Manager for recruiting, selecting, and enrolling children and their families who are eligible for ECEAP. This position offers professional guidance and support to ensure sites and staff meet ECEAP performance standards, Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) licensing WACs, and contract requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Respect and support the unique culture, practices, priorities, and operational procedures of each site while maintaining professional collaboration and partnership. Communicate respectfully and effectively, ensuring site-specific avenues are followed, and address the concerns and issues of children from diverse backgrounds and those with special needs.
• Model professional, respectful, and effective communication practices with families, staff, teachers, and community partners. Attend required training and job specific professional development opportunities with an ongoing commitment to continuous learning and translating training into practice.
• Ensure collected information is used to increase parent engagement, incorporate child and family culture, and inform individualized classroom instruction.
• Support identification and prioritization of needed materials and equipment. Support classrooms in resourcing materials through appropriate site-specific avenues that may include partner administration, and with support from the appropriate ELP Manager.
• Provide coaching and professional support to staff through observation, reflective practice, modeling, feedback, training, and collaborative goal setting. Provide one-on-one and small group mentoring to assistant lead teachers, assistant teachers, co-teachers, and site family navigators as required, to help strengthen child development practices and assure quality programs.
• Identify and support students with complex needs including observations, resources, one on one training and modeling and additional assistance as needed.
• Receive and implement constructive feedback from assigned Manager and Program Director, and follow protocol for problem solving, utilizing direct communication and confidentiality.
• Assure that required site documents are complete, accurate, and confidentially maintained, including regular and on-going documentation of teacher quality improvement plans in required databases, and files are appropriately organized per site and program expectations.
• Provide flexibility in scheduling to meet program requirements ¿ may work some night and weekend hours. Attend staff training and meetings, and parent advisory and parent/guardian meetings as requested.
• Actively participate in the development and implementation of Expansion Plan Expectations. Assist in expansion efforts by compiling data, encouraging partnerships in the community and assisting in the development of reports to support expansion.
• Assist with program entry activities including conducting family orientations, child screenings, and family conferences in collaboration with classroom teachers and the assigned Manager.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Core Coaching Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices in early learning classrooms and distinguish between high quality and low-quality teacher skills and instruction without bias.
• Possess a strong understanding of the ECEAP Performance Standards, Washington State Early Learning and Development Guidelines, Early Achievers, and related performance measures.
• Maintain and monitor program data through required databases and virtual platforms to support compliance, reporting requirements, and continuous program improvement.
• Support the implementation of adopted curriculum as required or recommended by the Department of Child, Youth and Families or desired based on community or program assessment.
• Provide initial training, coaching, and ongoing support for classroom practices, curriculum implementation, screenings, assessments, communication tools, room arrangement, lesson planning, schedules, routines, and transitions to ensure compliance with program standards and best practices.
• Receive training in new curriculums and classroom support strategies and assist in training and ongoing support of classroom staff.
• Support inclusive classrooms, incorporating Individual Education Plans and 504 Plans in classroom services using Pyramid Model principles and strategies.
• Support and conduct various screenings for potential delays, including DIAL-4 and ASQ, review with teaching staff, and assist in monitoring development through TSG and observations.
• Complete Coach Framework Training and reliability in relevant Early Achievers scoring tools and databases.
• Lead sites through the Early Achievers rating process, completing surveys, uploading video examples, and providing all required information and supporting documentation.
• Attend relevant Early Achievers, Child Care Aware, and ECEAP coaching meetings and information sessions, including regular Communities of Practice and required Local Implementation Partner meetings.
• Work collaboratively with Cultivate Learning team members, stay up to date on current processes for Quality Recognition, effectively utilize and support staff in Coaching Companion and the Coaching and Educator Community Interface.
• Provide regular ongoing formal observations, following the Quality Improvement Cycle. Using practice-based coaching, compiling assessment data to inform practices and training needs at all levels. Review assessment scores with classroom, site, and program staff to help identify areas of strength and develop goals for improvement, and document in required databases.

Additional Responsibilities for Assigned Licensed Subcontractor Childcare Sites

• Work cooperatively with the Support Services Manager, family navigator, and content area specialists to plan education services integrated with health, mental health, dental health, nutrition, parent involvement, and social services while adhering to program standards.
• Support the development of program based ongoing family activities with childcare partners. Attend events in support of the site family navigator.
• Support recruitment, advise ECEAP family committees, interns, and policy council representatives.
• Consult with the Partnership Manager regarding site-related concerns and collaborate with the Support Services Manager, as directed, for additional clarification, implementation support, or specialized assistance.
• Support with recruitment and enrollment of eligible children while working to maintain full enrollment. Provide systems for tracking data and maintaining an ongoing waitlist of families according to ECEAP requirements. Inform about updates in Staff/Classroom enrollment to complete the Monthly Family Support Report. Monitor to ensure accurate and timely records of family services, contacts, and outcomes.
• Monitor the site family navigator with family goal setting (using the mobility mentoring approach), crisis intervention, and self-sufficiency planning and related contract deliverables.

Prior to Hire

Upon Hiring

30 Days from Date of Hire

Timelines May Vary

Department of Children, Youth & Families Portable Background Check and Finger Printing in Merit with a Cleared Status.

Current negative TB test or statement from Health Department

All DCYF Required Trainings including the Licensing Orientation Training

Participate in professional development as requested by program

MMR Immunization

Current Adult & Child in person First Aid and CPR training documentation.

Practiced Based Coaching within 12 Months of the Hiring Date

Bloodborne Pathogens

Complete the Mobility Mentoring training

Complete the Licensing Orientation for Childcare Centers

Food Handlers Permit

Emergency Allergy Training

Vector Trainings as assigned by Centralia College HR

Other Trainings May Be Assigned

Complete Coach Framework Training and reliability in relevant Early Achievers scoring tools and databases

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Human Services, or related field OR working toward degree completion within 5 years of hiring. Minimum of 2 to 3 years of lead teaching experience in an early childhood classroom such as ECEAP, Head Start or similar program. Experience providing direct family support, case management, or social services; mentoring, coaching, and or training adults. Knowledge of family engagement practices and child development.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Early Achievers or similar quality rating systems; knowledge of trauma-informed care and culturally responsive practices. Experience working in an ECEAP program and knowledge of ECEAPs Performance Standards. Experience working in a licensed childcare and knowledge of licensed childcare WACs.

Conditions of Employment

This position is fully in-person and based on campus. Remote work is not available for this role.

This is a ten (10) month per year, full-time professional technical overtime eligible exempt position. The salary is $56,637.50 - $56,637.50 (DOQ/DOE) annually depending on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. The state of Washington provides a comprehensive benefits package for state employees. The position may participate in the TIAA/CREF retirement system.

DEADLINE: The screening committee will begin their first review on June 29, 2026. Position is open until filled.

Compensation

Annual Salary: $56,637.50 - $56,637.50 (DOQ/DOE)

Application Process

Interested candidates may apply by submitting the following items:

• Online Application
• Cover Letter that addresses your interest in the position and ability to perform the responsibilities described in this announcement.
• Detailed résumé of all educational and professional experience that demonstrates how you meet the qualifications.
• List of at least three professional references with contact information. References are typically contacted after interviews.

Eligibility to Work

If you are hired, you will need proof of identity, and documentation of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work.

The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Centralia College is unable to extend post-completion optional practical training (OPT) to F-1 students who receive STEM degrees.

Background Check

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Sexual Misconduct

Pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or is currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicants current or past employers. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete this form.

EEO Statement

Centralia College has a strong institutional commitment to the principles of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we strongly urge all qualified applicants, especially people of color, persons of disability, women, and disabled and Vietnam era veterans, to apply. Centralia College is an Equal Opportunity employer.

It is the policy of Centralia College to assure equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age (over 40), religion, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran.

Centralia College does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. Designated Title II, VI, VII, IX, Section 504, ADA compliance officer: Vice President for Human Resources and Equity, Hanson Hall Room 101, Centralia College, 600 Centralia College Blvd, Centralia WA 98531-4099, (360)623-8943.

The Human Resources Office is accessible for persons with disabilities. Those who need disability accommodation in the application/employment process, please call (360)623-8943.

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Title IX Statement

Centralia College is compliant with Title IX best practices. For more information visit, Title IX.