<p>Category: Staff</p> <p>Show Job Details for Specialist, Early Education</p> <p>Apply Now for Specialist, Early Education</p> <p>Early Childhood Education at Western Kentucky University is pleased to announce we are accepting applications for the position of Specialist, Early Education. The Specialist will support the effective operations of early childhood education programs by coordinating daily activities and assisting with curriculum implementation. This role helps ensure high-quality care and learning experiences for young children through staff support, compliance monitoring, and family engagement. Additionally, the Specialist contributes to continuous program improvement and fosters a nurturing, inclusive environment aligned with early learning standards.</p> <p>Job Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in early childhood education </li><li>At least one year of experience working with young children (birth through Kindergarten entry) with developmental disabilities and/or autism </li><li>Experience working with an interdisciplinary team </li></ul> <p>Additional Information:</p> <p>Salary Range: $35,568 - $40,000</p> <p>Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.</p> <p>Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php</p> <p>For information related to job postings, please email employment@wku.edu.</p>