Mesa County - EHS CHILD CARE PARTNERSHIP SPECIALIST
CIG
- Grand Junction, CO
- Permanent
- Full-time
ELV is a nonprofit that helps childcare providers strengthen their businesses and deliver high-quality care. Through our Early Head Start-Child Care Partnerships (EHS-CCP) grant, we provide vital services to children and families in Mesa County and across Colorado.Early Learning Ventures (ELV) is hiring a Child Care Partnership Specialist to support early childhood providers and families in Mesa County, CO. This role ensures high-quality infant and toddler care by helping childcare partners implement Early Head Start (EHS) services and meet program standards.Key Responsibilities:
- Support childcare sites with training, coaching, and compliance.
- Partner with families to ensure support for children.
- Collaborate with ELV's service delivery team and community partners.
- Travel locally within Mesa County (up to 60%).
- Bachelor's in early childhood education (or related field/working toward degree).
- 2+ years in human services; 1+ year in early childhood preferred.
- Strong leadership, communication, and coaching skills.
- Comfortable with technology (Microsoft Office, Teams, Alliance CORE).
- Colorado Coaching or Family Development Credential (or willingness to obtain).
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Competitive salary
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with match
- 3 weeks' vacation, 2 personal days, 6 sick days