Child Care Aware of Minnesota is a statewide early childhood leader driving change through partnerships to build an equitable, high-quality early care and education system that meets the needs of Minnesota’s families and children. We pride ourselves on being a great place to work, offering competitive benefits, flexible work environment, and opportunities for long-term professional growth. We are looking for team members who are passionate, adaptable, and interested in high-impact work that influences systems statewide. Embedding equity in organizational practices is a core value and we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in hiring, promotion, and workplace culture.

 

Position Description

The Empower to Educate Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and supporting the day-to-day operations of Empower to Educate (E2E) and the Empower to Educate Mentorship Program. Empower to Educate is a statewide capacity building initiative designed to support individuals to begin, advance, and sustain their career goals in child care and early childhood education. In this role, you will support a statewide team of Workforce Advisors who meet with Empower to Educate participants and provide individualized career and education advising, job skills training and placement assistance, financial support, and mentorship opportunities. This position requires a deep commitment to and understanding of anti-racism and a passion to collaborate and connect with internal and external partners in the pursuit of an equitable, just early childhood system that meets the needs of all children, families, and educators in Minnesota. This is a full-time position and reports to the Empower to Educate Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provides support to Workforce Advisors and Dual-Role Advisors at the CCAoMN District Offices and MNTRECC

• • Co-hosts virtual, 5-part orientation to onboard recently hired Workforce Advisors with support from the E2E Manager
  • Schedules and hosts monthly individual Advisor check-ins in collaboration with Professional Development staff
  • Co-hosts monthly Statewide Advisor Team Meeting in collaboration with the Professional Development staff
  • Utilize equity and inclusion practices to provide Advisors with the information and resources needed to fully support participants in the program
  • Provides additional support to Advisors as needed

2. Manages the E2E inbox and caseload distribution of participation forms
3. Coordinates the Empower to Educate Mentorship Program with the goal of expanding program reach and impact.

• • Utilize outreach and recruitment strategies to connect with prospective E2E Mentors and Mentees
  • Schedules and conducts onboarding screenings with prospective Empower to Educate Mentors
  • Schedules and conducts virtual E2E Mentorship Program Orientation as needed
  • Schedules and hosts bi-monthly E2E Mentor Community Check-Ins
  • Coordinates the Mentor and Mentee 6-month pairing process
  • Available to provide additional support and problem-solve with mentors

4. Support the organization’s mission, vision, strategic plan, and anti-racism goals by participating in activities and professional development opportunities.

• • Participate in staff meetings and, as needed, participate in workgroups or task forces to assist with achieving the organization’s goals
  • Implement the organization's strategic plans by embedding the goals into everyday work
  • Participate in professional development activities to strengthen your understanding and skills around diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood, social work, education, or related field to meet the qualifications to receive a step 10A on the Minnesota Career Lattice
• Knowledge of early childhood education and the early childhood education and child care workforce in Minnesota
• Knowledge of career development and continuing education options in Minnesota including higher education systems, the Child Development Associate credential, options for English Language Learners, options for completing a high school diploma or GED
• Demonstrated intercultural competency skills and experience working cross-culturally, with a commitment to being anti-racist and a commitment to incorporating principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion into your work
• Strong and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of data systems and working knowledge of all basic MS Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to support and lead a team
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Strong organizational and problem solving skills
• Able to work in a rapidly changing environment and manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Working Conditions

• Hours per week: 40 hours per week exempt
• Flexible scheduling, with occasional non-standard hours, including evenings and weekends
• Family-friendly work culture
• Hybrid work arrangement that blends working virtually and onsite
• May require sitting or stationary position for extended periods of time
• Occasional travel

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range

• Hiring range of $43, 617.00- to $51,251.00 annually plus an additional $2,000 a year for lifestyle expenses

Competitive benefit package

• Medical and dental insurance
  • Medical and dental insurance for single or family coverage; CCA covers 70-80% of cost
  • Health Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Vision Insurance
• Disability leave
  • Long-term disability and Short-Term Disability coverage
• Paid time off
  • Vacation hours, accrued based on years of service, ranging from 10 to 30 days per year
  • 12 scheduled holidays
  • 3 Personal Days
  • 12 sick days per year
  • Paid parental leave
• Retirement benefits
  • 401k employer match up to 5%
• Employee well-being
  • Employee assistance program, including telephone counseling, financial counseling, rideshare benefits, etc.
  • Wellness Hours- 2 hours per week of paid time off for wellness
  • Flexible spending account for dependent care
  • Flexible work schedule and hybrid work environment
• Career development
  • Professional development opportunities with additional funds for career development
  • Qualifies as a public service organization for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

 

Interested applicants should Apply Here through our hiring portal by May 29, 2024

 

Child Care Aware of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. We encourage interested applicants from all backgrounds to apply.