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Job description
IdahoSTARS Infant/Toddler & Family Specialist
Position Title IdahoSTARS Infant/Toddler & Family Specialist
Division/College
Division/College College of Education, Health & Human Sciences
Department
Department Center on Disabilities & Human Development
Location
Location Off Campus Location - Hybrid/Remote
Posting Context Statement
Position Overview
The IdahoSTARS Infant/Toddler & Family Specialist contributes directly to the success of IdahoSTARS, one of the many projects run by the Idaho Center on Disabilities and Human Development ( CDHD ). This position supports the development, coordination, implementation, and maintenance of statewide systems and initiatives focused on improving the quality of care for infants, toddlers, and families within childcare settings.
This position is responsible for the coordination and support of systems for: 1) Infant and Toddler initiatives: processes for the development, implementation, maintenance, and delivery of specialized infant and toddler quality improvement activities and professional development; and 2) Family engagement initiatives: processes for the development, implementation, maintenance, and delivery of family engagement supports, resources, and professional development opportunities.
Responsibilities include developing, obtaining, modifying, presenting, coordinating, and supporting specialized professional development opportunities, technical assistance, and relationship-based practices grounded in research and evidence-based approaches that are specific to the care and education of infants and toddlers and partnering with families. This position collaborates with the Professional Development and CCR &R teams and across IdahoSTARS programs to support alignment with project priorities, CCDF requirements, and strategic direction.
Three years working with children birth to three and their families
Development of professional development content grounded in research and evidence-based practices
Experience supporting Infant and Toddler care and education initiatives
Experience collaborating with families and/or supporting family engagement practices
Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following areas:
Early Childhood Education
Child Development
Human Development
Family and Consumer Studies
Child and Family Studies
Child Care and Development, or
Family Relations and Child Development
Required Other
Ability to travel between locations during the workday to attend meetings and support program activities
Ability to work nonstandard hours as needed
Additional Preferred
Preferred Experience:
Five years of experience working with infants and toddlers and their families
Experience implementing adult learning principles to ensure quality content delivery and development
Experience with reflective consultation or reflective practice
Experience coordinating a statewide program
Experience supporting family engagement initiatives in early childhood settings
Preferred Education: Master’s degree in one of the required degree programs
Preferred Other: Experience developing Infant and toddler and family-focused professional development
Managing a variety of projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Implementing core components of a shared workplace
Collecting and analyzing data
Use of software applications for business purposes, including Microsoft applications
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
None
Degree Requirement
Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
Posting Information
FLSA Status
FLSA Status Non-Exempt
Employee Category
Employee Category Classified
Pay Range
Pay Range $24.00 per hour DOE
Type of Appointment
Type of Appointment Fiscal Year
FTE
1.00
Full Time/Part Time
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.
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Letter of Qualification
Optional Documents
List of References
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Other Venue
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Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
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* Are you currently authorized to work in the United States of America?Yes
No
* Do you now, or in the future require sponsorship through the University of Idaho to continue working in the United States?Yes
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Worksite address
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