IdahoSTARS Quality Child Care Consultant, Region

Idaho STARS Quality Child Care Consultant, Region 4

Position Title Idaho STARS Quality Child Care Consultant, Region 4

College of Education, Health & Human Sciences

Center on Disabilities & Human Development

Posting Context Statement

Position Overview

The Idaho STARS 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 Idaho STARS Professional Development and Recognition System ( PDRS ), the Quality Rating & Improvement System ( QRIS ), and the Idaho Child Care Program ( ICCP ).

• 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

• 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

• Ability to travel between locations during the business day for meetings and support of program activities
• Ability to work nonstandard hours as needed

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

• 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

• Quality care
• 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

• 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

• None

Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Employee Category

Classified

Pay Range

Type of Appointment

Fiscal Year

FTE

1.0

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Funding

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.

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

Posting Date

09/23/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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