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

TEACH Early Childhood Minnesota is a scholarship program that helps early childhood and school-age educators increase their levels of education, compensation, and commitment to the field by earning college credits and degrees. The TEACH Program Counselor is responsible for providing support and guidance to scholarship recipients, over all case management, and maintaining relationships with participating employers and colleges. The TEACH program is part of the Financial Supports Department. This position will support the overall work of the department, collaborate with team members, programs, and ensure contract deliverables are achieved. This position will report to the TEACH Manager.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Coordinate services to recipients of TEACH Scholarships.

• • Serve as first point of contact for TEACH Scholarships- communicating with potential recipients, responding to requests for information and application materials
  • Review and process applications and award scholarships
  • Maintain files and database of recipients and sponsors according to established procedures
  • Provide technical assistance via email and phone regarding the TEACH process to employers, recipients & college personnel
  • Build relationships with TEACH recipients and provide academic and career counseling

2. Serve as a liaison between the TEACH Program and key partners.

• • Perform outreach efforts to recruit employers and potential recipients
  • Develop and maintain partnerships with other agencies and provider organizations, to promote TEACH and all Child Care Aware programs
  • Maintain partnerships with TEACH National
  • Maintain relationships with college Early Childhood and Financial Aid/Administration departments through regular contact
  • Participate and assist with Advisory Committee meetings

3. Collect and evaluate program data to regularly assess the scholarship program, suggest improvements and produce reports.

• • Assess the need for new scholarship models or procedures and make proposals
  • Review recipient and employer surveys looking for ways to improve services
  • Track and pull data to create reports for funders and E.A.C.H. National Office
  • Assist with updating and maintaining program documents

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, workgroups, or taskforces to assist with achieving the organization’s goals
  • Assist CCA with implementing the organization's strategic plans by embedding the goals into the everyday work
  • Participate in professional development activities to strengthen your understanding and skills around diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism

Qualifications

Required

• An associate’s degree with 2 years of experience working with adult learners and/or academic counseling
• Bi-lingual in Spanish/English
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Excellent data entry skills
• Ability to assume responsibility for the completion of assignments
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google programs
• Independent worker/comfortable working with staff in remote locations
• Demonstrated intercultural competency skills and experience working cross-culturally, with a commitment to incorporating the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion into your work.

Preferred

• A bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development or related human services field
• Ability to address groups of people/make presentations
• Experience in the child care profession

Working Conditions

• Full-time, non-exempt, permanent position
• 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 - $43,617-$54,850 annually depending on qualifications plus up to an additional $2,000/year for lifestyle expenses

Competitive Benefits Package

Medical and Dental Insurance

• Medical insurance is available through Medica and dental insurance is available through Health Partners for single or family coverage.
• CCA covers 70-80% of medical and dental insurance coverage.
• A health care flexible spending accounts
• Vision insurance is available through Sun Life

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

• Up to three weeks of 100% paid parental leave that can be used in addition to sick hours accrued

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

People of the global majority and American Indians encouraged to apply – EOE

Interested applicants should Apply Here through our hiring portal by June 30, 2025.

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.