Job Description
IdahoSTARS Quality Child Care Consultant, Region 4
University of Idaho
Appointment Information
Working Title: IdahoSTARS Quality Child Care Consultant, Region 4
Division/College: 3995-CEHHS CoEd Health Human Science
Department: 854-CEHHS Ctr on Disabilities HumanDev
Location: Boise
FTE: 1
Advertising Pay Range: $22.25 per hour, depending on experience
Is this position contingent on work and/or funding: True
FLSA Status: Classified
Type of Appointment: Full Fiscal Year
Position Overview:
The IdahoSTARS 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 IdahoSTARS Professional Development and Recognition System (PDRS), the Quality Rating & Improvement System (QRIS), and the Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP).
Required Experience:
- 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
Required Education:
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
Required Other:
- Ability to travel between locations during the business day for meetings and support of program activities
- Ability to work nonstandard hours as needed
Additional Preferred:
Education
- Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Elementary Education, Child Development or any Bachelor Degree with at least 30 ECE related college credits
Experience
- 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
Knowledge of
- Quality care
- Computer literate to include database experience
- 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
- Portray a professional demeanor
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
none
Posting Information
Open Until Filled: True
Special Instructions to Applicants: Please address all the position requirements in your letter of qualification. Applications received by October 16, 2026 will receive first consideration.
Visa Sponsorship: No
Degree Requirement Timeline: Degree required at time of hire
To apply, please visit: https://careers.uidaho.edu/jobs/idahostars-quality-child-care-consultant-region-4-boise-idaho-united-states
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Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package that includes core benefits such as medical, dental, and vision, as well as retirement and other exciting supplemental benefits that enhance the employment experience and life at U of I.
Work/Life Balance
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Employee Assistance Plan: Benefit Services offers a robust employee assistance program that is free and confidential. It provides eligible employees and their families with the opportunity to discuss personal problems with a professional counselor, receive unlimited telephone and Internet access to resource and referral information and obtain other self-help information.
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Time Away from Work: The university offers a generous paid time off package for benefit-eligible employees, as well as 12 paid holidays a year.
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Lactation Rooms: Designated locations across campus offer private rooms and resources for mothers to breastfeed or pump.
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Campus Recreation: Student Recreation Center memberships are available to board-appointed U of I faculty, staff and their spouses. Employees must use payroll deduction for memberships.
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Eligible employees can purchase wellness passes for the Student Recreation Center using payroll deduct.
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Events: Check out what university events are being offered, including seminars, classes, arts/entertainment, and social gatherings.
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Educational Resources: Benefit-eligible employees and their families can enroll in University of Idaho courses at discounted rates using the education benefit.
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U of I Children's Center: University employees have access to a year-round, child-centered child care center, conveniently located on campus. Fees vary depending on age and schedule.
About the area
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