Child Care Workforce Specialist

Child Start, Inc. is looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable Child Care Workforce Specialist to enhance the quality and accessibility of childcare services in our community. 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.

• 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 population’s needs.
• Helps implement special grant-funded projects as assigned.

• Minimum of Associate’s Degree (A.A. or A.S.) in Child Development or Early Childhood Education or equivalent. Working Knowledge of Microsoft applications. Knowledge of child care required.        
• Minimum of three years’ experience in providing direct care for ages 0 to 8 in a group setting. Working knowledge of Microsoft applications.
• Participates in communication/coordination meetings and trainings.
• Ability to work with a diverse client population.
• Requires good interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Holds a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to complete projects in a timely manner and to multi-task.

Child Start's Child Care Workforce Specialist is $17.51/hour.

Child Start offers competitive salary and benefits, including Medical/Dental/Vision plans, company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage, 403(b) retirement plan, 9 paid holidays each year, and much more!

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.

Must be able to commute daily to Wichita, KS.