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Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:06/02/26
Division:Community Health Partnerships Division
Management Level:Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours:40
Benefit Eligibility: This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.
Description: JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY: As part of the newly establish Early Childhood Coun cil for Je fferson , Gilpin and Clear Creek Counties, we are seeking a collaborative and detail-oriented Early Childhood Quality Support Specialist to support early childhood quality improvement initiatives and provider navigation efforts. This position works closely with childcare providers, community partners, and internal staff to strengthen access to high-quality early learning services across Jefferson County.
SCHEDULE: This position allows for a hybrid work schedule, both remote/community and in-office as determined by business needs .
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION DEPENDENT ON AVAILABLE FUNDS.
COMPENSATION: Hiring Range: $29.29 - $34.17 USD Hourly
Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills.
BENEFITS: Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays, including
a starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires ; retirement matching; wellness programs; tuition reimbursement and more. For more information, click here for our Total Rewards summary .
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: - Coordinate onboarding, scheduling, communication, and follow-up activities forchildcareproviders participating in quality improvement and provider support initiatives.
- Support implementation of Colorado Shines Quality Improvement (CSQI), Provider Navigation, and related early childhood programs.
- Track provider participation, expenditures, program data, and required documentation to support grant compliance and reporting.
- Coordinate trainings, meetings, technical assistance activities, and professional development opportunities for providers and partners.
- Maintainaccuratedatabases, records, calendars, and project tracking systems to support program implementation and continuous quality improvement.
- Communicate regularly with providers, contractors, school districts, and community organizations to support collaboration and engagement.
- Assist providers in accessing community resources, trainings, and quality improvement supports.
- Support outreach, communication, and special projects related to early childhood systems and services.
QUALIFICATIONS: Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree
Experience: Three (3) years of work-related experience
Note an equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Experience working in early childhood education, human services, program coordination, or provider support systems.
- Knowledge of Colorado Shines, Universal Preschool (UPK), PDIS, or other Colorado early childhood systems preferred.
- Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Proficiencywith Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, databases, and virtual meeting platforms.
ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION: - Criminal History and MVR Background Checks are required for every position.
- Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references.
- A valid Colorado driver’s license is required for positions that drive on County Business in either a county or personal vehicle shall have a Colorado Driver’s license within 30 days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer .
- In any materials you submit , you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information .
- All Jefferson County Employees must apply through their internal profile.
Accommodations Statement: We encourage people with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. For assistance with applications, interviews, or other hiring-related accommodations, contact careertalent@jeffco.us . This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates.
APPLICATION: Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
All applicants must submit an online employment application by 11:59PM on the posted cut-off date. Follow this link to apply now: Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities
A resume and cover letter submitted with your application is encouraged but will not substitute for the information requested on the application.
Current Jefferson County employees must apply through their employee profile in Workday.
In any materials you submit , you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team if selected. To view the status of your application, please log into your candidate portal .
For more details on the recruitment process, please visit: https://www.jeffco.us/1860/FAQs
Questions? Contact the Jefferson County Recruitment Team at 303-271-8420 or CareerTalent@Jeffco.us
Education:Bachelor's Degree
Experience:Work Experience: Minimum three years
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