Child Care Consultant

This is working at EPI – connecting people, creating opportunities, and nurturing growth. Real career. Real purpose.

Exceptional Persons, Inc. (EPI), an EIGHT-TIME recipient of the employee nominated Employer of Choice designation, is seeking people who want to make a difference in the lives of persons in our community! 

Working for EPI has its benefits. Many benefits.

Full benefits are offered for full-time positions (30+ hours/week

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans (even pet insurance!)


• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick, and personal time offered)


• 401(k)* employer match up to 6% (also available to part-time employees) and flex spending plan


• Free telemedicine and virtual counseling
  


• Paid training
  


• EPI is a Public Student Loan Forgiveness program qualified employer

As a Child Care Consultant you will experience personal GROWTH opportunities through career advancement and CONNECT to a community that leads a greater PURPOSE.

This is what you'll get to do. Real career. Real purpose.

• Schedule site visits with child care centers, preschools and child care homes for the purpose of maintaining regulatory requirements and pursuing participation in the Iowa Quality Rating System.


• Provide regular and ongoing support for registered child care providers and centers in target areas. 


• Maintain accurate and current information in provider database through regular and routine recording (phone or personal).


• Schedule and manage duties related to child care provider training.


• Support community outreach efforts related to improving access to quality child care. 


• Meet regularly with child care providers to identify their training needs and issues/concerns related to the provision of care.


• Assist providers in obtaining a level of competency in utilizing the Iowa Child Care
  


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Here's what we're looking for. What are you waiting for? Apply today!

• Knowledge of State childcare licensing standards and registration guidelines for childcare providers.


• Knowledge of basic professional technical assistance and consultation practices.


• Ability to work effectively with childcare providers.


• Knowledge of community resources.


• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with multiple agencies.


• Demonstrated leadership skills.


• Ability to speak, read and write in English.


• Ability to participate in events, training sessions and meetings (flexible hours, including evenings, overnights and weekends) throughout the region and state.


• General word processing and computer knowledge.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in early childhood, elementary education with an early childhood endorsement or closely related field.


• Two (2) years experience in childcare/education related field.


• Primary office location: New Hampton, IA with regular travel required within assigned surrounding counties/communities


• Must be comfortable working both in-office and in the field


• This position requires a valid driver's license, auto insurance, a good driving record, and the ability to pass an extensive background check, including checks of the Dependent Adult and Child Abuse registries, the Sex Offender registry, and a criminal history check. 
  

Post job offer drug screen required. 

EPI is an equal opportunity employer.

Real Career!  Real Purpose!