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IdahoSTARS Quality Child Care Consultant, Region 4

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Position Number:

9850628

Location:

Moscow, United States

Position Type:

Child Care Services IdahoSTARS Quality Child Care Consultant, Region 4

Posting Number:

SP005462P

Division/College:

College of Education, Health & Human Sciences

Department:

Center on Disabilities & Human Development

Location:

Boise Posting Context Statement:

The Center on Disabilities and Human Development (CDHD) is an independent unit within the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences. The CDHD is supported through a federal infrastructure grant with numerous projects funded through sponsored accounts. The CDHD improves the lives of people with disabilities and their families by educating an interdisciplinary workforce, providing training and technical assistance within communities, conducting research, providing direct services, and disseminating evidence-based information.

Position Overview:

The IdahoSTARS Quality Child Care Consultant increases the quality of child care in Idaho through coaching, mentoring and training child care educators throughout the region. The consultant partners with child care educators to create recommended interventions using evidence-based best practices derived from peer-reviewed research and national professional guidelines and assessment criteria. The consultant evaluates implementation results and guides childcare educators through reflective progress engagement and goal-focused outcome achievement. The Consultant also recruits and orients childcare educators for participation with the IdahoSTARS Professional Development and Recognition System (PDRS), the Quality Rating & Improvement System (QRIS), and the Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP).

Required Experience:

Three years in the field of early care and education which could include experience as a preschool teacher, child care provider, child care director, or educator of young children in a child care or elementary setting

Conducting adult workshops and/or providing training (small and large groups)

Providing liaison with customer/provider groups

Required Education:

Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development, or a related field, with 30 or more college credits in

Early Childhood Education Required Other:

Ability to travel between locations during the business day for meetings and support of program activities

Ability to work nonstandard hours as needed

Additional Preferred:

Education

Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Elementary Education, Child Development or any Bachelor Degree with at least 30 ECE related college credits Experience

Understanding of and ability to coach adult learners to implement quality practices

Experience using assessment data to guide coaching conversations and develop individualized quality improvement plans

Interpreting federal or state regulations/guidelines Knowledge of

Quality care

Computer literate to include database experience

Gathering, assembling, correlating and analyzing facts

Devising solutions to problems

Familiarity with Pyramid Model/EC-PBIS practices and social-behavioral supports, or willingness to complete Pyramid Model training within first 3-4 months

Understanding of early childhood family engagement practices and community resources

Interpreting federal or state regulations/guidelines Able to/Have

Maintain a high level of confidentiality

Strong interpersonal communication skills

Work in a team setting to accomplish goals

Use correct spelling, punctuation and grammar in composing written statements

Portray a professional demeanor

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

None Degree Requirement:

Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Employee Category:

Classified

Pay Range:

$22.25 per hour depending on experience

Type of Appointment:

Fiscal Year

FTE:

1.0

Full Time/Part Time:

Full Time

Funding:

This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No

Posting Date:

09/23/2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to

Applicants:

Please address all the position requirements in your letter of qualification. Applications received by October 16, 2026 will receive first consideration.

Applicant Resources:

https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources

Background Check Statement:

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check. To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/52860 The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.