Early Childhood Specialist / Region Anchor Job at Weber State University in Ogden

Early Childhood Specialist / Region Anchor

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University’s Policy and Procedure Manual 3‑32).

Position Information

• Title : Early Childhood Specialist / Region Anchor
• Requisition Number : S02198P
• Category : Staff
• Campus Location : Weber State University – Ogden, UT
• Hours per week : 40
• Months per year : 12
• Alternate work schedule available
• Pay Grade : E31
• FLSA : Exempt

Job Summary

In this role, the individual will use the Environment Rating Scale (ERS) tools to assist in assessing the quality of regulated early childhood programs. They are expected to achieve and maintain a 90% inter‑rater reliability score on the three ERS tools used by the Office of Child Care : ITERS‑3, ECERS‑3, and FCCERS‑3.

The individual needs to maintain a thorough awareness of Office of Child Care policies and procedures and stay informed about any updates or changes, and must model and lead by example in implementing those policies and procedures.

The role includes providing ongoing reliability testing for ERS tools to observers and coaches as assigned, as well as delivering professional development to both new and current regional observers using effective teaching techniques. The person in this role is responsible for reviewing and finalizing reports submitted by regional observers and coaches.

As needed, the individual will act as a CCQS observer, conducting initial visits, ERS observations, and feedback sessions for early childhood programs. They will support the integration of nationally recognized best practices into technical assistance and written support, as defined by the Utah State Office of Child Care. Additionally, the role may involve functioning as an instructor for Care About Childcare courses.

This job may require occasional evening and weekend work when requested. Regular travel in Northern Utah is required, along with occasional travel to other areas of the state. The individual must have their own reliable transportation.

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Preferred Qualifications

Benefits Summary

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long‑term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Job Open Date

10 / 13 / 2025

Review Date

10 / 27 / 2025

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled

Notes to Applicant

If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The annual salary for this position starts at $44,000 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications. The position comes with a generous benefits package .

To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, transcripts, and the names and contact information for three professional references.

For qualification determination, your application and / or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month / year to month / year or month / year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete.

Screening of applications will begin October 27, 2025. Position will remain open until filled.

Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.

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