Hybrid/Remote Child Care Consultant - Humboldt, Wright, Hamilton

Mid-Sioux; Fort Dodge (IA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Child Care Consultant to provide on-site and virtual support to child care providers across multiple counties. This role involves promoting inclusive practices, coaching, and technical assistance to enhance child care quality. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood or a related field and demonstrate strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Join a team committed to supporting families and child care providers in a flexible and dynamic work environment, where your contributions can make a real difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood or related field required.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation and coaching to child care providers.
• Promote inclusive child care policies and support quality initiatives.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Cultural sensitivity

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood

Elementary Education with Early Childhood Endorsement

Child and Family Services

Tools

CCR&R database

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Career Opportunities with Mid Sioux Opportunity, Inc.

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Hybrid/Remote Child Care Consultant - Humboldt, Wright, Hamilton

Child Care Consultant for Humboldt, Wright, & Hamilton Counties. 40 hours per week, benefits included. A Bachelor’s degree is required in Early Childhood, Elementary Education with Early Child Endorsement, Child and Family Services or closely related field. Responsibilities include providing on-site or virtual consultation, practice-based coaching and technical assistance to non-registered Child Care Homes, Child Care Development Homes, Licensed Child Care Centers and Preschools. Some travel is required. Reliable transportation, proof of insurance and a valid driver’s license are necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood, Elementary Education with Early Childhood Endorsement, Child and Family Services or closely related field.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide on-site or virtual consultation, practice-based coaching and technical assistance to non-registered Child Care Homes, Child Care Development Homes, Licensed Child Care Centers and Preschools.
2. Promote the use of inclusive and culturally-appropriate child care policies and services.
3. Communicate with child care providers and adjust consultation to their needs, knowledge and capability based on I-Consult strategies.
4. Meet CCR&R regional expectations and performance measures.
5. Knowledge of Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) rules and regulations for Child Care Development Homes and Licensed Child Care Centers and Preschools; assist with Registration of Child Development Homes.
6. Support child care businesses with Child Development Home, Child Care Assistance and Iowa Quality for Kids (IQ4K) components within the applications.
7. Assist and submit ChildNet Certification and incentive program applications following regional processes and procedures.
8. Report allegations of child care abuse, child neglect and non-compliance to HHS.
9. Report non-compliance with child care regulations to the Iowa Child Care Complaint Hotline.
10. Recruit new child care businesses throughout service area.
11. Responsible for increasing provider participation in quality initiatives in assigned service area including: Preservice/Orientation, ChildNet Certification, IQ4K, Early Childhood (EC) Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS), Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), Nutrition and Physical Activity Self-Assessment for Child Care (NAP SACC), Iowa Program for Infant and Toddler (PITC), Environment Rating Scales (ERS), National Accreditation, peer support groups and other quality initiatives.
12. Provide practice-based coaching that aligns with series training curricula.
13. Complete provider records, enter provider data into the CCR&R database and submit data for reports on a timely basis utilizing required data collection methods.
14. Communicate with child care providers and adjust consultation to their needs, knowledge and capability.
15. Communicate and collaborate with HHS, community partners, CCR&R statewide network and other Mid-Sioux departments.
16. Assist Child Care Consultants in other service areas as needed.
17. Complete I-Consult Level 1 and 2.
18. Provide leadership in assigned area of expertise: infant and toddler, business development, CDA professional development; culture and linguistic, development assessments, Early Childhood-Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (EC-PBIS), emergency preparedness, and Environmental Rating Scales (ERS).
19. Attend and facilitate training as requested.
20. Attend required training and out of town events as requested and required by your supervisor.
21. Promote CCR&R services to parents, providers, legislators and community partners.
22. Provide or participate in presentations and/or fairs to educate community leaders/organizations on CCR&R services and child care issues targeting families and child care providers.
23. Other duties as assigned.

OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

1. Excellent computer, organizational and office skills.
2. Excellent written and oral communication, and problem-solving skills.
3. Ability to work independently, set priorities and follow directions.
4. Maintain professional behavior, attitude, and confidentiality. Ability to display cultural sensitivity.
5. Respond positively to change.
6. Ability to participate in events, training sessions and meetings (flexible hours, including some evenings, overnights, and weekends) throughout the region, state and out of state.
7. Must have valid driver’s license, insurance and reliable transportation, and maintain a good driving record.
8. Submit to a Motor Vehicle Records check before hire and annually thereafter.
9. Submit to a FBI National Criminal History Check upon employment and every four years thereafter.
10. Submit to a Department of Human Services Criminal History and a Request for Child Abuse Information Records check before hire and every two years thereafter.
11. Be able to lift up to 40 pounds, crawl on the floor and occasionally stand 4 hours at a time.
12. Must be able to complete job duties with reasonable accommodations.