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  

This position supports the work of Child Care Aware of Minnesota's Professional Development Delivery system. This includes supporting statewide Child Care Aware districts with planning, scheduling, trainer recruitment, and oversight of the Professional Development Advisors.

 

Duties & Responsibilities 

1. Coordinate all CCA Professional Development components (Plan, Support, and Advise), including prioritizing and guiding tasks, scheduling and facilitating workgroups and meetings, and reporting on the work activities.
   • Utilize phone, email, virtual meetings, in-person, and webinars to provide information to Child Care Aware of Minnesota Professional Development Delivery systems with curriculum, scheduling, and trainer questions.
   • Host and facilitate monthly meetings utilizing Teams or Zoom with statewide Child Care Aware Professional Development districts.
   • Work with Child Care Aware Coordinating Office staff to track training trends, data, and report to the Department of Human Services, Child Development Services.
   • Provide oversight and liaise with the Workforce Director around progress and evaluation of the training system’s needs and recommendations.
   • Provide editing, authoring, and course writing skills as necessary for Child Care Aware and Eager-to-Learn-owned training titles.

2. Facilitate the ongoing development of recommended policies and standard procedures for the Child Care Aware Professional Development delivery system.
   • Gather input from key voices, consolidate data, and articulate proposed policies or procedures that represent shared vision and desired outcomes
   • Provide information and resources to local districts on trainer recruitment, training delivery standards, and expectations.
   • When necessary, guide policies, standard procedures, and contract deliverables to the Professional Development delivery system.

3. Support Professional Development advisors on the implementation of Parent Aware.
   • Work with the Department of Human Services and the Coordinating Office staff to execute the Professional Development advising model effectively
   • Utilize phone, email, virtual meetings, in-person, and webinars to provide information to Child Care Aware of Minnesota Professional Development Delivery systems with questions on Parent Aware and Professional Development advising.
   • Co-host statewide advisor meetings in collaboration with the Empower to Educate staff for the Professional Development Advisors.
   • Conduct monthly check-ins with Professional Development Advisors in collaboration with Empower to Educate staff.

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 task forces to assist with achieving the organization’s goals.
   • Assist CCA with implementing 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

• Associate's degree in education or related field, or equivalent training and experience Strong advising or counseling skills
• Demonstrated intercultural competency skills and experience working cross-culturally, and experience incorporating the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion into your work
• Working knowledge of basic MS Office and Google programs
• Customer service skills
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Flexibility with the evolving changes, needs and work of the Child Care Aware of Minnesota system

 

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree
• Program management
• Understanding and experience in the MN Early Childhood Professional Development system
• Experience using Excel, PowerPoint, and ability to use and understand data
• Independent worker/comfortable working with staff in remote locations
• Demonstrated understanding of adult pedagogy and experience in course writing

 

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 a stationary position for extended periods of time
• Occasional travel in the metro and/or state
• This individual will report to the Director of Workforce Development

 

Compensation - $43,617-$51,251 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 account
• Vision insurance is available through Sun Life

Disability Leave

• Long-term disability and Short-Term Disability coverage is available through Sun Life

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 October 10, 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.