Early Childhood Quality Improvement Coach

Community-Action-Organization; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive insurance

Bilingual pay program

403(b) retirement plan

Generous time off

Job summary

Community Action in Washington County, OR seeks two Quality Improvement Specialists to mentor early educators across family and center-based child care settings, schools, and other programs. You will help meet licensing requirements, promote inclusive practices, and raise the quality and availability of early care for children and families.

Responsibilities include coaching, delivering trainings aligned with the Oregon Registry and IRFCC Part 2, assisting small business child care owners with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or ability to achieve Step 10 on the Oregon Registry within 12 months of hire date.
• At least 2 years of experience in early childhood or youth development programs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience managing databases (manipulating data/running reports).
• Demonstrated understanding of systemic racism and inequity, with a commitment to addressing these issues in early learning.
• Requires a valid Oregon driver's license, proof of auto insurance for a private vehicle, and access to reliable transportation.
• Enrollment in the Oregon Central Background Registry (CBR) is required before hire.

Responsibilities

• Mentor educators in meeting licensing requirements and Spark standards while fostering continuous improvement.
• Provide one-on-one consultation, technical assistance, professional development, and coaching to early learning professionals and administrators to support inclusive practices and Pyramid Model implementation.
• Develop and deliver high-quality trainings aligned with the Oregon Registry and conduct entry-point trainings like IRFCC Part 2.
• Help small business child care owners strengthen operations through technology, shared services, and grant applications.
• Apply the Oregon Equity Lens and NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct to all community interactions and program supports.
• Maintain accurate records in partner databases (ORO, CCRISP, etc.) and assist with state and local reporting.

Skills

Bilingual ability

Data-driven

Transportation access

Equity mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree or Step 10 within 12 months on Oregon Registry

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database management / reporting

Job description

Community Action in Washington County, OR seeks two Quality Improvement Specialists to mentor early educators across family and center-based child care settings, schools, and other programs. You will help meet licensing requirements, promote inclusive practices, and raise the quality and availability of early care for children and families.

Responsibilities include coaching, delivering trainings aligned with the Oregon Registry and IRFCC Part 2, assisting small business child care owners with