Child Care Center Licensing Training Specialist - State Prog Admin Prin

Child Care Center Licensing Training Specialist - State Prog Admin Prin

Working Title: Child Care Center Licensing Training Specialist
Job Class: State Program Administrator Principal
Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept

• Job : 95127
• Location
  :
  St. Paul
• Full/Part Time
  :
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary
  :
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply
  :
  Open to all qualified job seekers. This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 07/02/26date. Please note that to be considered a bidder, you must be a permanent, non-probationary DCYF employee in the same job classification as the position posted.
• Date Posted
  : 06/26/2026
• Closing Date
  : 07/09/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit
  : DCYF / DCYF Central Office MAPE
• Division/Unit
  : DCY
  - Central Office / OIG CCC & Licensing Unit #7
• Work Shift: Day Shift
• Work Hours
  : 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Days of Work
  :
  Monday
  - Friday
• Travel Required
  :
  Yes, up to 25%
• Salary Range: $32.40 - $47.76 / hourly; $67,651 - $99,722 / annually
  • Effective July 1st, 2026: $32.97 - $48.60 / hourly; $68,841 - $101,477
• Classified Status
  :
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union
  : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCYF does not participate in E-Verify.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Telework (Within Minnesota or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available.

This position exists to execute the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Family (DCYF) responsibility for administrative and regulatory functions related to licensed and certified child care centers. It is housed in the Department’s Office of Inspector General (“OIG”), Licensing Division, Child Care Center Licensing and Certification Unit. Under the general direction of the Unit Manager and under direct supervision of the Unit Supervisor, STATUTES, this position is responsible for researching, designing, developing, managing and providing training for child care centers on pre‑ and post‑licensure requirements in Minnesota, Chapters 142B, 142C, 245C and 260E;

and Minnesota Rules, parts  to . The role trains child care providers to navigate pre‑ and post‑licensure requirements and processes. The position will engage providers, applicants and stakeholders from diverse cultural backgrounds and business communities on the intersection of child care licensing, health and safety requirements and adherence to sound business models for commencing a child care center.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of a statewide license holder pre‑licensure orientation session.
• Lead the design, development, and implementation of a post‑licensure mandatory training workshop for newly licensed child care providers.
• Coordinate, develop, and maintain resources for use by applicants, license and certification holders, and the general public.
• Represent the Child Care Center Licensing Unit with other state agencies, DCYF divisions, and stakeholder groups.

Four (4) years
* of experience designing, creating, and delivering training sessions to a diverse audience.

Experience must demonstrate the following:

• Researching, developing, and delivering training to a diverse audience using mixed delivery systems.
• Experience using technology and multimedia visual aids to enhance efficiencies and improve customer experience.
• Experience in oversight of or monitoring compliance with state and federal child care center rules, regulations, and laws.

* A associate’s degree in Human Services, Social Services, Education, Child Development, or related degree will substitute for six months of experience; a…