Join the Child Care Aware Team
Below you will find current job openings at the Child Care Aware of Minnesota Coordinating Office, our Region and District sites, and our partner organizations. Follow the instructions in the postings to apply.
Child Care Aware of Minnesota provides statewide leadership in shaping collaborations that collectively build a diverse, high-quality child care system accessible for all Minnesota families through partnership with and in support of local resource and referral services. 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 Eager-to-Learn (ETL) Program Coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing a complete course calendar, coordinating all Eager-to-Learn learning communities, and managing all Eager-to-Learn instructor contracts in collaboration with the Director of Workforce Development. This position reports to the Director of Workforce Development and works as part of the Professional Development Team.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a complete course calendar.
- Manage and track all ETL-approved courses, authorized trainer lists, expiration dates, etc.
- Use historical enrollment data to inform future course scheduling and strategic timing of course offerings.
- Stay informed on the Early Childhood Education (ECE) field to consider deadlines, new/changed training requirements, training content scheduling overlap, and holiday breaks.
- Create and maintain all courses and online classrooms in the learning management system.
- Clone classrooms, upload course materials, set up video chat links, etc.
- Update resource documents, course materials, and learning community packets.
- Assist with special data reporting projects.
- Compile and report on ETL training data for the Department of Human Services (DHS) biannual reports, advisory committee updates, and annual site visits.
- Prepare, disseminate, and track all instructor contracts.
- Provide regular communication to instructors.
- Track instructor’s trainer approval expiration, course authorization lists, and availability to coordinate/create the course calendar.
- Coordinate and implement new initiatives to enhance the overall program user experience.
- Create and disseminate program resources to assist users.
- Lead and facilitate ETL Virtual Tour events.
- Support the organization’s mission, vision, strategic plan and anti-racism goals by participating in activities and professional development opportunities.
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- 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 everyday work.
- Participate in professional development activities to strengthen your understanding and skills around diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism.
Qualifications
- Minimum of an AS in Early Childhood Education or related degree or knowledge of Early Childhood professional development system
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Service-oriented with strong customer service and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in word processing, database management and e-mail/internet using Microsoft Office software, Google software
- Independent worker/comfortable working remotely
- Knowledge of, or experience with, cultural diversity issues and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups
- 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 Qualifications
- Working knowledge of DevelopToolMN
- Ability to navigate a variety of data base systems
Working Conditions
- Full-time, non-exempt, temporary long-term position
- Flexible scheduling, family-friendly work culture
- Remote with occasional in office days for staff training
- May require sitting or stationary position for extended periods of time
- Occasional travel within metro area
- This position reports to the Director of Workforce Development
Compensation and Benefits
Salary range
- Hiring range of $43, 617.00- to $51,251.00 annually plus an additional $2,000 a year for life style 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 April 26, 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.
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, a 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
Duties & Responsibilities
- 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.
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- Utilize methods such as phone, email, virtual meetings, in-person (as allowable), and webinars to provide information to Child Care Aware of Minnesota Professional Development Delivery systems with questions on curriculum, scheduling, and trainers.
- Host and facilitate monthly meetings utilizing Teams or Zoom with statewide Child Care Aware Professional Development districts.
- Work in collaboration with Child Care Aware Coordinating Office staff to track training trends and data to report to the Department of Human Services, Child Development Services.
- Provide oversight and serve as a liaison to the Workforce Director around progress and evaluation of the training system’s needs and recommendations.
- Facilitate the ongoing development of recommended policies and standard procedures for the Child Care Aware Professional Development delivery system.
- Provide information and resources to local districts on trainer recruitment and training delivery standards and expectations.
- Provide guidance on policies, standard procedures, and contract deliverables when necessary to Professional Development delivery system.
- Support Professional Development advisors on the implementation of Parent Aware.
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- Work with Department of Human Services staff and the Coordinating Office and Workforce Advising Coordinator internal staff to effectively execute the Professional Development advising model.
- Utilize methods such as phone, email, virtual meetings, in-person (as appropriate), and webinars to provide information to Child Care Aware of Minnesota Professional Development Delivery systems with questions advising 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.
- Support the organization’s mission, vision, strategic plan and anti-racism goals by participating in activities and professional development opportunities.
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- 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 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 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 platform
- Customer Service skills
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Flexibility with the evolving changes and needs of the Child Care Aware of Minnesota system and the work
Preferred
- Program management experience
- Experience using Excel, PowerPoint and ability to use and understand data
- Understanding of Early Childhood
- Independent worker/comfortable working with staff in remote locations
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 within metro area
- Individual will report to the Director of Workforce Development
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 April 26, 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.
Child Care Aware of Minnesota provides statewide leadership in shaping collaborations that collectively build a diverse, high-quality child care system accessible for all Minnesota families through partnership with and in support of local resource and referral services. We pride ourselves on being a great workplace, offering competitive benefits, a 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 Quality Improvement Rating Specialist position supports staff in Child Care Aware of Minnesota's Quality Improvement Program Rating process. This position reports to the Rating Manager and is part of the Rating Team.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Process paperwork related to the Parent Aware Rating Process
- Scan and process child care program applications and participation agreements.
- Review materials for accuracy and scan and upload complete documentation.
- Provide needed materials for Parent Aware Rating participants
- Produce and send rating packets, including detailed rating information, information about Parent Aware policy about rated programs, and certificates.
- Respond to customer service inquiries regarding Parent Aware when appropriate.
- Perform other administrative duties related to the implementation of the Parent Aware Rating process
- Ensure that applicant documentation is available in a secure and organized manner for ease of access.
- Consistently follow the data retention schedule and data privacy procedures.
Qualifications
- A High School Diploma or equivalent and one year of related work experience
- Good communication and organizational skills
- Excellent data entry skills and attention to detail
- Excellent computer skills with experience with Microsoft Office products, software systems, and databases
- Ability to work independently and in team settings.
- Demonstrated intercultural competency skills and experience working cross-culturally, with a commitment to incorporating the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion into work
Working Conditions
- Full-time, an average of 40 hours a week, depending upon the need
- Flexible scheduling
- Family-friendly work culture
- Primarily on-site with some hybrid hours
- May require sitting or stationary position for extended periods
Compensation and Benefits
Salary range
- Hiring range of $16.00 – $18.80 an hour depending on qualifications, plus up to 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 19.
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.