IdahoSTARS Quality Child Care Consultant, Region

Posting Number: SP005192P

Division/College: College of Education, Health & Human Sciences

Department: Center on Disabilities & Human Development

Location: Boise

The Center on Disabilities and Human Development (CDHD) is an independent unit within the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences. The CDHD improves the lives of people with disabilities and their families through workforce education, technical assistance, research, direct services, and dissemination of evidence-based information.

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STARS Quality Child Care Consultant increases the quality of childcare in Idaho by coaching, mentoring, and training childcare educators throughout the region. The Consultant partners with educators to create recommended interventions using evidence-based best practices derived from peer-reviewed research and national professional guidelines. The Consultant evaluates implementation results and guides educators through reflective progress engagement and goal-focused outcome achievement. The Consultant also recruits and orients childcare educators for participation with the ldaho

STARS Professional Development and Recognition System (PDRS), the Quality Rating & Improvement System (QRIS), and the Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP).

• Three years in early care and education, which could include experience as a preschool teacher, childcare provider, childcare director, or educator of young children in a childcare or elementary setting.
• Conducting adult workshops and/or providing training (small and large groups).
• Providing liaison with customer/provider groups.

• Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Elementary Education, Child Development, or a related field, with 30 or more college credits in ECE.

• Requires travel between locations during the business day.
• Ability to work nonstandard business hours, including weekends and holidays.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Elementary Education, Child Development, or any Bachelor’s Degree with at least 36 ECE‑related college credits.

• 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.

• Quality care.
• Computer literate, including 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 the 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 written statements.
• Portray a professional demeanor.

• None.

Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.

Non-Exempt.

Classified.

$22.00 per hour or higher commensurate with experience.

Fiscal Year.

Full Time.

This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.

No.

Posting Date: 03/05/2026. Applications received by March 19, 2026 will receive first consideration.

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Background Check Statement:
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.