Child Care Workforce Specialist

About the role

This position involves supporting childcare providers by offering training, resources, and support to ensure high standards of care and education for children. The Specialist will collaborate with various stakeholders to advance workforce development initiatives within the childcare sector.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic recruitment campaigns to identify, attract, and onboard qualified family child care providers.
• Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations, workforce agencies, educational institutions, and other stakeholders to expand recruitment pipelines.
• Answers questions via phone, internet and in person regarding child care, child development and curriculum concerns.
• Carries out on-site technical assistance for home based child care providers regarding child development, daily program, business practice, learning environment and quality improvement.
• Maintains current information on community resources and guides parents/providers to appropriate referral as requested.
• Actively participates in ensuring the program is Quality Assurance Certified in best practices.
• Actively pursues knowledge of linguistic, racial and ethnic populations in Harvey County to address that populations needs.
• Helps implement special grant-funded projects as assigned.

Requirements

Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship. In compliance with KDHE requirements, Child Start will request proof of measles (MMR) vaccination or documented immunity during the employment process.

Qualifications

Must be able to commute daily to Wichita, KS.

Skills

Knowledge of child development, curriculum, and quality improvement practices.

Benefits

Compliance with KDHE requirements for measles (MMR) vaccination or documented immunity.

Pay

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Schedule

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Contact Information

For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13605760

Diversity Statement

*Child Start embraces diversity.* Child Start believes in the value of diversity in the workforce. Child Start is committed to providing an environment of fair and equitable treatment of everyone regardless of age, race, religion, color or creed, national origin or ancestry, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Child Start is committed to encourage the growth of all employees, effectively serve clients from all backgrounds, embrace and celebrate the diversity of our communities, and reflect the population Child Start is dedicated to serving.