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IdahoSTARS Quality Child Care Consultant, Region 6
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Position Number: 5214124
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Child Care Services

University of Idaho

IdahoSTARS Quality Child Care Consultant, Region 6

Location: Off Campus Location - Pocatello

Division/College: College of Education, Health & Human Sciences

Employee Category: Classified

Pay Range: $21.00 per hour or higher commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.0

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Summary:
The IdahoSTARS Quality Child Care Consultant increases the quality of child care in Idaho through coaching, mentoring and training child care educators throughout the region. The Consultant partners with child care educators to create recommended interventions using evidence-based best practices derived from peer-reviewed research and national professional guidelines and assessment criteria. The Consultant evaluates implementation results and guides child care educators through reflective progress engagement and goal-focused outcome achievement. The Consultant also recruits and orients child care educators for participation with the IdahoSTARS Professional Development System (PDS), the Quality Rating & Improvement System (QRIS), and the Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP).

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Elementary Education, Child Development or any associate degree with at least 30 ECE related college credits; a CDA or Montessori Certificate will count for 12 of the 30 required credits

Three yearsin the field of early care and education which could include experience as a preschool teacher, child care provider, child care director, or educator of young children in a child care or elementary setting
Conducting adult workshops and/or providing training (small and large groups)
Providing liaison with customer/provider groups

Preferred Qualifications:
Education

Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Elementary Education, Child Development or any Bachelor Degree with at least 36 ECE related college credits

Experience

Understanding and ability to coach adult learners to implement quality practices
Interpreting federal or state regulations/guidelines
Professional working proficiency of written and spoken English and Spanish (ILR Level 3)

Knowledge of

Quality inclusive care
Computer literate to include database experience
Gathering, assembling, correlating, and analyzing facts
Devising solutions to problems
Interpreting federal or state regulations/guidelines

Able to/Have

Maintain a high level of confidentiality
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Work in a team setting to accomplish goals
Use correct spelling, punctuation and grammar in composing written statements
Manage a variety of projects simultaneously
Portray a professional demeanor

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

None

None

Required Licensures, Certifications or other

Posting Number: SP004408P

Posting Date: 04/25/2024

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:
Applications received by May 9, 2024 will receive first consideration. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.