Join the Child Care Aware Team
Below you will find current job openings at the Child Care Aware of Minnesota Coordinating Office. Follow the instructions in the postings to apply.
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
Child Care Aware of Minnesota is a statewide early childhood care and education 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. The organization works to strengthen the early childhood system by supporting child care providers with training, funding opportunities, and professional development, while also helping families understand and access quality care that fits their needs. The organization plays a key role in connecting caregivers, educators, and parents with resources that promote healthy development and school readiness for young children.
In addition to supporting families and providers, Child Care Aware of Minnesota partners with government agencies and community organizations to advocate for policies that create a more equitable and sustainable early care and education system. We work with integrity, honor diverse ideas and approaches, and foster a culture of respect and trust. We are child and family-centered and equity-driven and our work is grounded in a commitment to racial equity, cultural responsiveness, and reducing systemic barriers within early care and education across the state.
More information available at www.childcareawaremn.org
POSITION PROFILE
We are seeking an experienced non-profit leader to partner with our Board of Directors and stakeholders in driving the change necessary to create an equitable, high-quality early care and education system that meets the needs of all of Minnesota’s families and communities. The next Executive Director will be an individual who can present a clear and compelling vision and engage and motivate urban, suburban and rural families, providers, partner organizations, policy makers and elected officials in working together towards our shared goals.
Our next leader will manage and empower a leadership team and a Board of Directors. They will oversee a complex array of programs and finances and ensure that we are meeting contractual obligations and organizational goals while working in collaboration with our government funders. The next leader will need to be entrepreneurial and innovative to navigate the current and foreseen changes to government priorities and funding.
This is a full-time exempt position with a starting salary range of $160,000 - $180,000 + benefits depending on qualifications. This position is a hybrid with an office located in St. Paul, requiring some presence in the office, travel throughout the State of Minnesota (with occasional overnights) and national travel required as needed, including a minimum of 2 national meetings per year.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Strategic Leadership: In partnership with the Board and partners, develop and lead implementation of plans to forward the organization's mission, vision, and goals, including identifying emerging needs and developing collaborative solutions
- Network Support: Build, maintain and support networks and collaborations to forward our mission, including other early childhood programs, advocacy organizations, policymakers, and the public
- Advocacy: Represent, and empower others to represent, the interests of the Child Care Aware system at policy coalitions, legislatures and planning tables at the state and national level
- Organizational Management: Provide leadership and direction to Associate Directors, oversee delivery of our complex array of programming and services, and oversee financial oversight and grants management
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Effectively lead the organization through our DEI efforts and support other partners in their efforts
- Fundraising: Develop and implement strategies for revenue generation to diversify funding sources and secure the necessary financial and personnel resources to meet organizational goals
- Board Support: Facilitate and support the Board of Directors and committees to ensure an active and engaged Board fulfilling their strategic, fiduciary and governance duties.
QUALIFICATIONS Required:
- 5+ years of non-profit, or similar, leadership and management experience overseeing multiple programs and a diverse staff
- Proven experience in effectively communicating and engaging others around a compelling and inspired vision and sense of purpose
- Demonstrated intercultural competency skills and experience working cross-culturally, with a clear commitment to incorporating the principles of anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion into your work and the work of an organization
- Experience managing a large budget with government contracts and growing diverse funding sources
- Experience creating and maintaining an empowered work culture and providing leadership and direction to senior staff
- Experience working in partnership and collaboration with other leaders and partners to move a shared agenda forward
- Experience supporting a Board of Directors
- Proven ability to effectively maneuver through complex political situations
- Strategic, future-oriented thinking with the ability to anticipate and navigate challenging situations
Preferred:
- A 4-year degree in non-profit management, business administration or related area of study
- Understanding of Minnesota and its early child care and education sector
- Understanding of the Child Care Aware (Child Care Resource and Referral) system and its work
TO APPLY
To apply, send one PDF document containing a cover letter and resume to admin@mightyconsulting.org. The position will remain open until filled, submit materials by August 24, 2025 to be considered in the first screening round.
Your Cover Letter Should Address:
- Why you are interested in being the next Child Care Aware of Minnesota Executive Director
- How your experience has prepared you to lead a complex organization through challenging times
- Your approach to building relationships with a diverse array of stakeholders across Minnesota
Questions? Contact Roger Meyer at Mighty Consulting - roger@mightyconsulting.org
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
- 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
- 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
- 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 T.E.A.C.H. National Office Assist with updating and maintaining program documents
- 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
- 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-$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 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 September 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.