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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.

Director of Quality Improvement of Parent Aware

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, 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
 

Parent Aware is Minnesota’s voluntary quality rating and improvement system (QRIS) for early care and education programs. The Director of Quality Improvement of Parent Aware oversees the quality improvement aspects of Parent Aware. This position is responsible for working with and collaborating to lead the development and ongoing operations of the quality rating and improvement areas of Parent Aware. This is a full-time position and reports to the Associate Director of Programs.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Provide leadership, guidance, program expertise, and oversight of all aspects of the Parent Aware system and serve as Child Care Aware of Minnesota’s primary liaison for Parent Aware.
    • Collaborate with internal and external partners to align and lead multiple function areas intersecting with the Parent Aware system.
    • Develop, refine, and maintain the Parent Aware coaching model(s).
    • Partner with the Professional Development system to ensure a strong team of coaches and advisors.
    • Lead and execute the Parent Aware Racial Equity Action Plan implementation, including engaging the Child Care Aware of MN system, DHS partners, and consultants to determine options for changes to Parent Aware.
    • Lead the development and implementation of policy recommendations, collaborating internally and externally to ensure responsive and equitable policies.
    • Monitor contract deliverables, submit contract reports, provide monthly written or oral summaries to the organization, and keep them abreast of opportunities and challenges regarding Parent Aware.
    • Utilize key project management strategies to lead and participate in projects and activities related to Parent Aware.
  1. Serve as a Child Care Aware of Minnesota representative and lead various workgroups, committees, task forces, and planning meetings about Parent Aware and quality improvement.
    • Co-lead the Coordinating Office strategic planning workgroup with the Rating Manager and coordinate with other workgroups as needed.
    • Attend District and Coordinator meetings and monthly contract meetings with the Associate Director of Programs and other various DHS and Child Care Aware system meetings when appropriate.
    • Coordinate and lead Parent Aware Coordination and Partner meetings biannually; coordinate and consult with CEED to ensure supports provided to CLASS coaches are meeting identified needs.
  1. Lead, direct, and supervise the Quality Improvement department, including personnel supervision.
    • Assign duties, delegate tasks, and direct employees to execute assigned job responsibilities and contract deliverables.
    • Provide continuous feedback on employee performance, coach and provide training opportunities, and administer progressive discipline when needed.
    • Communicate and implement organization priorities and guide work to enable the department to meet the organization's mission, vision, and strategic direction.
    • Provide ongoing budget oversight, manage department resources, track spending, and conduct a cost-benefit analysis of the department budget to ensure the correct allocation of funds.
    • Stay abreast of Quality Rating and Improvement System work and Relationship-Based Professional Development best practices to be shared with the department staff.
  1. 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 taskforces 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:

  • Degree in Early Childhood with experience coaching and training adults
  • 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
  • Understanding of data systems
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams
  • Knowledge of Quality Rating and Improvement and child care
  • Ability to work independently and with a team
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Able to work in a rapidly changing environment with demanding deadlines
  • Demonstrated ability to be impartial in the decision-making process

 

Working Conditions

  • This position is a full-time, exempt, permanent position
  • Family-friendly work culture
  • Flexible scheduling, with a hybrid work arrangement that blends working virtually and onsite
  • Must have reliable transportation to travel to statewide in-person meetings with occasional overnight travel
  • May require sitting or stationary position for extended periods of time with high amounts of screen time

 

Compensation and Benefits

 

Salary Range - $64,800-$78,300, annually depending on qualifications plus up to an additional $2,000/year for lifestyle expenses (pro-rated for part-time employees)

This position has the potential to earn up to $97,200 annually.

Competitive benefit package

  • Medical and dental insurance
    • Medical and dental insurance is available through HealthPartners for single or family coverage. With CCA covering 70-80% of medical and dental insurance coverage.
    • A health care flexible spending accounts
    • 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 (pro-rated for part-time employees)
    • 12 scheduled holidays
    • 3 Personal Days
    • Sick hours accrued at a rate of 12 days per year (pro-rated for part-time employees)
    • Up to three weeks of 100% paid parental leave that can be used in addition to sick hours accrued
  • 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 February 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.

Associate Director of Finance

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

The Associate Director of Finance leads all financial administration, business planning, and budgeting; develops financial policies and reports on the organization’s budget progress; and manages the Financial Supports team responsible for implementing scholarships and grants. The Associate Director of Finance partners with the Associate Director of Operations and the Associate Director of Programs to manage and execute the Child Care Aware Services contract with the Minnesota Department of Human Services. In addition, this position is responsible for monitoring all human resources and financial activities. This position reports to the Executive Director.

Duties and responsibilities

  1. Oversee and provide financial and operational management to Child Care Aware of Minnesota.Oversee long-term budgetary planning and cost management in alignment with the agency's strategic plan.
    • Analyze and present financial reports for individual departments, the organization, and the Board of Directors.
    • Oversee and lead the annual budgeting and planning process with the Executive Director and the accounting team.
    • Review and approve annual and monthly financial reporting materials and metrics; monitor contract billing and collection schedules.
    • Coordinate all audit activities, including leading the audit bid process.
    • Develop and monitor financial plans and budgets, monitor progress and changes, and keep the senior leadership team in touch with the organization’s financial status.
    • Effectively communicate and present critical financial matters to the Board of Directors.
  1. Develop and lead Child Care Aware of Minnesota’s financial policies and financial systems.
    • Create and implement a contracts management and financial management/reporting system.
    • Partner with the Board of Directors Audit/Finance committee to develop and implement financial business policies, accounting practices, and the organization’s financial policies and manuals.
    • Train Directors and Managers on the budgeting process; fiduciary, financial planning, and budgeting principles; and use of the financial database.
  1. Oversee all Child Care Aware of Minnesota’s human resources and financial activities.
    • Monitor and lead HR benefits transactions, health, dental, 401k, long-term disability, short-term disability, and benefits compliance.
    • Lead employee compensation and payroll administration ensuring timely and accurate reports.
    • Apply HR and finance policies to process and approve invoices, staff reimbursements, and vendor quotes/contracts.
    • Oversee year-end insurance and benefits audits and renewals, ensuring compliance and continuous coverage.
  1. Support the organization’s mission, vision, strategic plan, and anti-racism goals by participating in activities and professional development opportunities.
    • Act as a vital member of the senior management team to create and execute strategic planning, evaluation, and professional development initiatives
    • Participate in staff meetings and, as needed, participate in workgroups or taskforces to assist with achieving the organization’s goals.
    • Assist 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.
  1. Provide supervision and leadership to the following Child Care Aware of Minnesota staff.
    • Director of Financial Supports (grants and scholarships staff team)
    • Accounting Clerk
    • Contracted Accounting Team

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Human Resources, or Finance or equivalent experience
  • At least five years of professional experience managing the finance and administration of a high-growth, $8-12 million organization
  • Demonstrated experience in financial management, budgeting, control, and reporting, ideally in the nonprofit sector
  • Working knowledge of human resource disciplines such as compensation practices and compliance
  • Demonstrated intercultural competency skills and experience working cross-culturally, with a commitment to incorporating the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion into your work
  • Supervisory experience

Preferred

  • Experience working in the non-profit setting or with State/federal government contracting
  • Strong analytical skills and experience interpreting a strategic vision into an operational model 

Working Conditions

  • Full-time, exempt, permanent position
  • Family-friendly work culture
  • Flexible scheduling, with a hybrid work arrangement that blends working virtually and onsite
  • Must have reliable transportation to travel to statewide in-person meetings with occasional overnight travel
  • May require sitting or stationary position for extended periods with high amounts of screen time

Compensation and Benefits

  • Salary Range- $90,000-$100,000 annually depending on qualifications plus an additional plus up to an additional $2,000/year for lifestyle expenses (pro-rated for part-time employees)

This position has the potential to earn up to $108,600 annually.

Competitive benefit package

  • Medical and dental insurance
    • Medical and dental insurance is available through HealthPartners for single or family coverage. With CCA covering 70-80% of medical and dental insurance coverage.
    • A health care flexible spending accounts
    • 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 (pro-rated for part-time employees)
    • 12 scheduled holidays
    • 3 Personal Days
    • 12 sick days per year (pro-rated for part-time employees)
    • Up to three weeks of 100% paid parental leave that can be used in addition to sick hours accrued
  • 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 external applicants should  APPLY HERE through our hiring portal by February 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.

Financial Supports Specialist

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, 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 Financial Supports Specialist position is responsible for providing administrative assistance and supporting the day-to-day activities of the Financial Supports Department. This position reports to the T.E.A.C.H. Manager and works as part of the Financial Supports Team.

 

Duties & Responsibilities

  1. Perform bookkeeping duties for the grants and scholarship programs of Child Care Aware of Minnesota.
    • Utilize accounting software to manage financial transactions such as e-pay invitations and processing credit card payments.
    • Prepare and submit check requests.
    • Enter payment information into the database.
    • Follow-up on unpaid invoices.
  1. Provide administrative support to the grants and scholarship programs.
    • Administer surveys, forms, and other information collected from grants and scholarship participants.
    • Create, file, and maintain accurate electronic files.
    • Operate and organize the grants and scholarships mail processing including receiving and distributing mail.
    • Oversee the grants and scholarship application process including organizing applications, entering data, and follow up on incomplete applications.
    • Assist with setting up meetings, preparing agendas, and taking and distributing meeting minutes.
  1. with the marketing and communications of the grants and scholarship programs.
    • Maintain the accuracy of the program manuals and forms.
    • Draft newsletter articles and submit content for updates and e-blasts.
    • Assist with social media posts and content.
    • Answer general questions and inquiries about the Financial Support programs

 

Qualifications

  • An Associate degree or equivalent or one year of related work experience
  • Good communication and organizational skills
  • Excellent data entry skills and attention to detail
  • Experience with word processing software, spreadsheets, and data systems
  • 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 work.

 

Working Conditions

  • Part-time – average 25 hours a week depending upon need
  • 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

 

Compensation and Benefits – All benefits are prorated for part-time employees

Hourly pay range:  $17.65-$22.07, depending on qualifications, plus up to an additional $2,000/year for health expenses (pro-rated for part-time employees).

Competitive benefit package – All benefits are prorated for part-time employees.

  • Medical and dental insurance
    • Medical and dental insurance is available through HealthPartners for single or family coverage. With CCA covering 70-80% of medical and dental insurance coverage.
    • A healthcare 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
    • Sick hours accrued at a rate of 12 days per year
    • Paid parental leave
  • Employee well-being
    • Employee assistance program,
    • Wellness Hours
    • Flexible spending account for dependent care
    • Flexible work schedule and hybrid work environment
  • Career development
    • Professional development opportunities
    • Qualifies as a public service organization for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

 

Interested applicants should Apply Here through our hiring portal by February 22, 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.