Early Care & Edu Quality TA Specialist

University of Kentucky; Bowling Green (KY); Remote; USD 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky's Human Development Institute (HDI) seeks an Early Care and Education Quality TA Specialist to support the Child Care Aware project as the Health and Safety TAS - West. Eligible candidates reside in Kentucky and will travel across regions to provide technical assistance to licensed child care providers.

Key duties include coordinating with Health and Safety Coaches, ensuring consistent TAS across regions, and contributing to professional development and quality

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Teams, Excel, Word, OneDrive, SharePoint), Zoom, data entry, and caseload management.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal abilities and collaboration with field staff.
• Knowledge of Kentucky child care licensing regulations and early childhood ecosystem is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work in coordination with and under the Health and Safety Content Coordinator.
• Provide consistent technical assistance across regions based on health and safety regulations and evidence-based practices.
• Support licensed child care providers to address gaps in services.
• Provide statewide support on regulatory compliance, continuous quality improvement, and professional development.
• Identify regional technical assistance targets with field staff.

Skills

MS Office

Zoom

Data entry

Caseload management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal communication

Relationship-based TA

Education

MA

Job description

Working Title Health and Safety Technical Assistance Specialist -West

Department Name

Department Name 40526:Interdisciplinary Human Develo

Work Location

Grade Level 45

Salary Range

Salary Range $48,214-79,560/year

Type of Position

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education

MA

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

While there are physical, psychosocial and cognitive requirements of the position, the job duties can be accommodated for essential functions being completed in a variety of ways.

Shift

Monday - Friday (8:00am-5:00pm) (40hrs/wk)

Job Summary

The Human Development Institute ( HDI ) at the University of Kentucky is Kentucky's Center on Disability.

HDI is seeking an Early Care and Education Quality TA Specialist to support the Child Care Aware project as the Health and Safety Technical Assistance Specialist (TAS) - West.About the project
Child Care Aware of Kentucky is committed to ensuring families have access to safe, affordable, high-quality child care. Our goal is to improve child care quality by offering free technical assistance and training to child care providers and connecting the community to resources and educational materials which support high-quality child care.This position supports the statewide Health and Safety Coach team, with a focus on the Child Care Aware regions of The Lakes, Two Rivers, Salt River and Jefferson.
Significant travel throughout Kentucky for on-site visits is a requirement of this position. The primary position responsibilities Working in coordination with and under the direction of the Health and Safety Content Coordinator, the Specialist will:

• Support Health and Safety Coaches in the field.
• Ensure consistent technical assistance across regions based on health and safety regulations, internal procedures and practices, and evidence-based practices.
• Provide technical assistance to licensed child care providers to cover gaps in services.
• Provide statewide support to Health and Safety Coaches on technical assistance related to regulatory compliance, continuous quality improvement, and professional development.
• Work with field staff to identify regional technical assistance targets.

This is a remote position based from a home office and is open to candidates residing within the state of Kentucky.

Candidates should bring knowledge of Kentucky child care licensing regulations and the early childhood ecosystem, along with skills in relationship-based technical assistance, collaboration, written and verbal communication, data collection and reporting, and adult learning. We welcome applicants with various backgrounds and relevant experiences. Familiarity with the identified service regions through lived or work experience, and residence in or near those regions, are preferred.

This position is contingent upon the successful allocation and receipt of funds from federal and/or state agencies.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Teams, Excel, Word, OneDrive, SharePoint), Zoom, data entry, and caseload management.
Efficient, effective written and verbal communication.
Strong interpersonal communication and ability to work collaboratively.
Strong understanding of relationship-based technical assistance.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
5 years of coaching experience, valid driver’s license, and reliable transportation.

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 11/20/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

• * The essential functions of this position will require you to travel throughout Kentucky. Are you able to meet this requirement with or without a reasonable accommodation?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please share your experience with and/or knowledge of Child Care Aware coaching to support child care centers in Kentucky.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Child Care Aware is committed to ongoing, meaningful work to explore the issues of belonging within our work community and the communities we serve. We do this through responsive practices with each other, community partners, and the early care and education providers, scholars, and trainers for whom we provide technical assistance. What does it mean for you to have a personal and/or professional commitment to belonging? How have you demonstrated that commitment in your personal and professional life?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please describe your experience developing, implementing, or maintaining systems for continuous quality improvement or standards of practice. How have you helped ensure that services or guidance are delivered consistently across multiple staff, teams, programs, or locations?

  (Open Ended Question)