Quality Coach - Child Care Aware

Mahube Otwa Community Action Partnership; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Holiday Pay

PTO

Job summary

Mahube Otwa Community Action Partnership is recruiting a Quality Coach for our Child Care Aware program in Park Rapids, Minnesota. The position focuses on strengthening access to high-quality, inclusive licensed childcare by coaching providers, setting goals, and helping programs achieve Parent Aware ratings.

The role involves providing technical assistance, data management, and collaboration with local and statewide partners, with a day shift, Monday–Friday, and full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in child development, early childhood education, or related field.
• At least one year of experience; 3 years strongly preferred in childcare settings.
• Experience with licensed family or group childcare programs.
• Knowledge of Minnesota child care laws and reporting.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently with flexible schedule; evenings/weekends may be required.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion.
• Valid driver’s license and background clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching and technical assistance to licensed family and center-based childcare programs.
• Educate providers on grant funding and program requirements to obtain Parent Aware ratings.
• Support data management and program improvements.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Spanish language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in child development, early childhood education, or related field

Job description

Description

MAHUBE-OTWA is actively recruiting a Quality Coach for our Child Care Aware program. We are seeking a passionate individual to help us strengthen our communities focusing on improving access to childcare for families by increasing the availability of high-quality, inclusive licensed childcare programs in collaboration with local and statewide efforts.

Support licensed family and center based childcare programs in implementing practices, setting goals, providing technical assistance and educating on grant funding and program requirements to obtain Parent Aware rating and continuous improvement through ongoing coaching. Provide coaching, technical assistance, and associated data management.

Pay: $28.39 - $29.91

Schedule: Day Shift, Monday – Friday, Full Time

Location(s): Park Rapids, MN

Benefits: Health & Dental Insurance, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, Holiday Pay, PTO and more…

Why join the MAHUBE-OTWA family?

Be part of our team of passionate, purpose-driven colleagues who believe in our Agency values - Client Focused, Community Minded and Resourceful. Help us achieve our Mission to empower people to achieve self-sufficiency. Make a lasting impact in the fight against poverty and homelessness. Make a difference in the lives of others. Help us deliver tangible results that empower people and strengthen our communities.

EEO Statement: MAHUBE-OTWA will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status regarding public assistance. We will ensure that all our employment practices are free of discrimination. Such employment practices include, but are not limited to, the following: hiring, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, selection, layoff, disciplinary action, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. We will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities whenever possible.

Requirements

Qualifications include but are not limited to:

• Bachelor’s degree in child development, early childhood education, or related field and at least one year of experience. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered. 3 years of experience strongly preferred including experience working with children in a childcare setting.


• Experience and/or demonstrated knowledge of licensed family childcare programs, group family childcare programs, head start, or childcare center.


• Knowledge of Minnesota Statutes relating to child abuse and neglect, and reports of suspected maltreatment in accordance with State law and Agency policies.


• Knowledge of early childhood development and implementing developmentally appropriate practice. Knowledge of family systems and human service providers in the community.


• Knowledge of family systems (including children, youth, parents, seniors, and chosen family), the impact of historical and contemporary inequities, cultural difference, and trauma-informed practices.


• Ability to work independently and within a flexible schedule. Evening and weekend hours may be required on a limited basis for events or to meet the needs of clients.


• Knowledge and experience working with low-income and diverse populations with a commitment to incorporating the principles of diversity, equity, decolonization, and inclusion.


• Exceptional professionalism required with staff, participants, and all stakeholders.


• Must be able to develop and maintain relationships with a person-centered approach.


• Strong organizational, time management, process, analytical and problem solving skills.


• Ability to be resourceful, adaptable, and demonstrate commitment.


• Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to proficiently read and speak Spanish preferred.


• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook (email), virtual connectivity and Agency/program specific software.


• Must be able to honor private/confidential information.


• Must be able and willing to make client /home visits.


• Must have valid drivers’ license.


• Background clearance required.