Regional Child Care Resource Specialist – Licensing Quality

University Of Idaho; Twin Falls (ID); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Idaho in Twin Falls is seeking a Child Care Resource Specialist, Region 5 for IdahoSTARS. This role supports childcare providers on licensing, ICCP, and business practices as part of a regional multi-disciplinary team.

You will handle site visits, coordinate multiple projects, and use common software for scheduling and communication. Required education includes a high school diploma; preferred is an Associate’s Degree or higher with experience in early childhood education.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to travel and work non-standard hours as needed.
• Experience with early childhood education and childcare professionals preferred.
• Ability to interpret federal or state regulations/guidelines.
• Experience includes one additional language relevant to the populations served.

Responsibilities

• Provide responsive support to childcare professionals on state licensing, ICCP, and business practices.
• Coordinate workload across multiple projects with regional coaches.
• Use computers for email, scheduling, word processing, and data entry while staying organized.
• Communicate effectively and protect client confidentiality.

Skills

Effective communication

Travel readiness

Multilingual ability

Workload organization

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree or higher

Tools

Email

Scheduling software

Word processing

Data entry software

Job description

University of Idaho in Twin Falls is seeking a Child Care Resource Specialist, Region 5 for IdahoSTARS. This role supports childcare providers on licensing, ICCP, and business practices as part of a regional multi-disciplinary team.

You will handle site visits, coordinate multiple projects, and use common software for scheduling and communication. Required education includes a high school diploma; preferred is an Associate’s Degree or higher with experience in early childhood education.