For best consideration, please submit application materials by July 26, 2026. •To be considered for this role, please submit a complete application including Employment History, Resume & Cover Letter. In your Cover Letter, please tell us how your education and experience prepares you to meet the goals of this position. Eligible for a 5% bilingual differential for English and Spanish bilingual skills that meet department and/or community needs. Job Summary Coordinates early childhood education services, collaborates with early childhood education programs and providers to ensure the delivery of quality care. Develops and presents trainings and technical assistance in the area of developmentally appropriate and quality early education and child care practices. Essential Duties Promotes and coordinates early childhood education services; works with early childhood education providers to support the recruitment and retention of early childhood educators and ensures the delivery of quality services across the county. Partners with programs to develop customized quality improvement plans and provide support and/or referrals to community agencies as appropriate. Recruits new programs and providers for starting a child care business. Develops, implements, and delivers trainings for groups on professional development and early childhood education. Provides technical assistance to family child care providers and child care centers to ensure efficient, responsive, and quality delivery of services. Assesses child care providers' environments using standardized program tools. Assists providers in the development of work plans for continuous quality improvement and provides training and technical assistance to achieve work plan goals. Assists in development, creation, and distribution of newsletters and training calendars. Develops marketing materials and promotes services through distribution of materials at trainings, targeted mailings, brochures, and newsletter articles. Enters child care program data into statewide database on a regular basis. Keeps current on and promotes state initiatives related to early childhood best practice and the statewide Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS), Spark. Collaborates with community agencies, and participates in community meetings. Develops and maintains resources including the resource lending library, training materials, community materials and community board. General Duties Reports suspected child abuse in accordance with Oregon Statute and Head Start procedures. Participates as a team member in Child Care Resource and Referral staff meetings. Attends training sessions and participates in training opportunities. Works as a team with community agencies and other staff in providing services to children, families and providers. Maintains records and/or activity logs. Maintains the confidentiality of highly sensitive information. Interacts with children, families and providers in a supportive and professional manner. Additional Duties Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Education:

Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, human development, child and family studies, social work, sociology, psychology or related field OR a Step 10 on the Oregon Registry and coursework in age three to five development,

Experience/Training:

Minimum (3) years of experience in an early childhood program with at least (1) year of experience providing technical assistance in an early childhood or human services program. Bilingual skills in English and Spanish including oral and written fluency Experience incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion practices into teaching and coaching methods Current driver's license, insurance, and access to reliable automobile during work hours for transportation to off-campus sites. Must have at least three (3) years of driving history Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in early childhood education or related field Experience working with Oregon state child care rules and regulations Other Qualifications Ability to obtain Oregon Registry Master Trainer Certification within one (1) year of hire Must be able to travel throughout the county and to other required opportunities, including overnight and/or on weekends on occasion and with ample notice. Must be able to enroll in the Oregon Central Background Registry prior to beginning employment and enrollment must be maintained throughout employment Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to plan, organize, and effectively manage time Ability to build collaborative partnerships with stakeholders, and provide services that are culturally competent and appropriate to the needs of the target audience Ability to independently perform the duties of the position efficiently and effectively Ability to communicate formally and informally with a wide range of contacts and demonstrate tact, diplomacy, empathy, and friendliness in dealing with people under stressful conditions, either by phone, through video or in person Ability to work respectfully with individuals of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities Ability to use equipment necessary to carry out job responsibilities such as, but not limited to, computer and virtual training software, cell/telephone, projectors, digital cameras, and video recorders Ability to create ongoing trusting relationships with early education programs to develop the most conducive environment for learning and reflection Knowledge of and ability to adhere to NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and apply the Oregon Equity Lens Knowledge of how children birth to five learn within the context of ongoing, meaningful relationships with important adults in their lives Knowledge and understanding of the needs of preschool children, their families, and those who work with them Knowledge of how programs engage families in partnerships Knowledge of effective teaching practices Knowledge and understanding of issues surrounding systemic inequity, systemic racism and the ongoing pursuit of methods to address these both individually and within group process Advanced knowledge of and experience working with infant/toddler programs you will support. Knowledge of inclusive practices in preschool programs Ability to implement effective techniques for adult learning in training environments Working Conditions Works in a variety of office and classroom settings. As necessary to meet workload demands, works outside of typical schedule, including evening/weekend hours. Work requires travel to off-campus locations and periodic weekend or overnight trips with advance notice. Work is sometimes performed in an emotional and stressful environment. This position may be eligible for remote work on a hybrid basis upon approval. Salary Placement Initial salary placement will be based on years of relevant full-time equivalent experience at the sole discretion of the College, per the guidelines in the Collective Bargaining Agreement and in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws. Please include all relevant full and part-time experience (including unpaid and volunteer experience) in your application that you want the College to review towards potential placement. Hired employees will not have an opportunity to update past experience or appeal initial placement after the time of hire.