Child Care Resource & Referral Coordinator

Community Action of Washington County; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 47,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive insurance (dental + 90%+

403(b) retirement with 3% match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Community Action of Washington County is seeking a CCR&R Coordinator to lead and supervise a dedicated team, partnering with community organizations to expand high-quality early learning access in Washington County, Oregon.

The role focuses on workforce development, equity, and retention, aligning activities with grant requirements while building a robust, culturally responsive network of child care providers serving children furthest from opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, or related field, or Step 10 on the Oregon Registry with 3+ years experience.
• Proven ability to supervise others and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; public speaking experience.
• Intermediate computer skills and data reporting experience using databases.
• Knowledge of Oregon Registry System and professional development pathways.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coach a team of IECMHCs and support staff.
• Develop operations and monitoring systems aligning with grants and funder requirements.
• Build relationships with child care programs and partners; provide data insights.
• Implement strategies to increase child care capacity county-wide.
• Coordinate professional development and TA per Oregon Registry standards.

Skills

Staff supervision

Public speaking

Data reporting

Microsoft Office

Driver license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education/ECE or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Oregon Registry System

Job description

Community Action is a non-profit organization that provides critical services to low-income families in the areas of housing, homeless services, economic empowerment, family development, and early childhood care and education. Community Action leads the way to eliminate conditions of poverty and create opportunities for people in the Washington County area. Be the change you want!

Job Position Description:

Are you a seasoned early childhood professional with a passion for leadership, workforce retention, and equitable access to care? Community Action is seeking a CCR&R Coordinator (Child Care Resource & Referral) to join our Leadership Team. In this role, you will supervise and coach a dedicated team while partnering with community organizations to build a robust, culturally responsive early learning network that serves children farthest from opportunity. The starting salary rate for this position is from $1,040 - $1,360 per week.

Abbreviated Duties List:

• Provide direct supervision, onboarding, and reflective supervision to a team of Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultants (IECMHC), fostering a culture of learning, goal-setting, and professional growth.
• Develop efficient operations and monitoring systems to ensure all activities align with grant agreements, contracts, and funder requirements.
• Build trusting relationships with child care programs and community partners, providing data and statistical awareness regarding the early learning sector.
• Implement innovative strategies to increase infant, toddler, preschool, and school-age child care capacity across the county.
• Oversee professional development opportunities, training evaluations, and technical assistance in accordance with Oregon Registry Standards and the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct.
• Partner with culturally specific organizations to recruit diverse providers and work alongside regional hubs to reduce expulsions and suspensions in early education settings.

Abbreviated Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, or related field (Child Development, Human Development, Elementary Education, Human Ecology, Home Economics, Family and Consumer Studies, Child and Family Studies, Education and Special Education) or Step 10 on the Oregon Registry with a minimum of three years of successful work experience within the profession, including working with children and supervision of staff. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Proven ability to assign, coordinate, and supervise the work of others while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, backed by public speaking experience.
• Intermediate computer skills, including experience using and managing databases (data manipulation and reporting) and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of the Oregon Registry System and professional development pathways for early educators.
• Enrollment in Oregon Central Background Registry prior to offer of employment being extended.
• Requires a valid Oregon driver's license, proof of auto insurance for private vehicle, and access to reliable transportation.

What Will Make You Stand Out:

• Experience in Early Childhood.
• Knowledge of and experience with Every Child Belongs initiative, Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation, and/or Reflective Supervision.
• Knowledge of and experience working in family child care or Oregon's Quality Rating Improvement System (Spark).
• Oregon Registry approved Master Trainer.

Top Benefits or Perks:

• Comprehensive insurance benefits, including free dental and 90% of your medical premiums covered by the employer for single coverage plans
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match
• Generous time off benefits with paid vacation, paid sick days, and 13 holidays!