Child Care Aware Quality Coach - Cosmos or Willmar (#0326C)

United Community Action Partnership, Inc•Willmar, MN

26d•$20 - $31

About The Position

Join Our Team: Support Child Care Quality in Our Communities! We’re looking for a positive, people-focused individual to join us as a Child Care Aware Quality Coach. If you love helping child care providers grow and strengthen their quality, this role is for you! You’ll be the go-to guide offering supportive coaching, practical tools, and clear direction to help providers create brighter outcomes for children and families.

Requirements

You know your early childhood stuff - child development, standards, and local resources.
You’re great at building strong, trusting connections with the people you support.
You notice the details, document what matters, and stay organized.
You communicate clearly, collaborate well, and keep goals moving forward.
You work independently, stay motivated, and adapt easily to different needs and environments.
Associate degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development (30 approved credits) OR 60 credits with 30 approved credits
Two years of experience working with children ages 0–12 (strong preference for 0–5)
8 approved credits OR a current CDA OR NAFCC Accreditation
8,320 hours of verified experience on Employment tab and KCF Learning Record

Responsibilities

Support Providers: Recruit and cheer on child care programs as they grow and dive into the Parent Aware journey.
Coach with Purpose: Bring the Parent Aware coaching model to life with reliability, offering tailored guidance, handy tools, and steady support that lifts providers up.
Build Community Connections: Get out into the community, share resources, spark partnerships, and keep referral networks buzzing.
Stay Organized: Keep documentation polished and on time, stay on top of trainings and meetings, and keep things running smoothly.