Quality Coach - Early Learning - Tillamook Service Center

Northwest Regional Education Service District is an equal opportunity employer; committed to building an inclusive community and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are proud to be an antiracist organization. We work to understand how racial ideology is manufactured and how it impacts the lives of our staff and those we serve.

In line with our commitment to disrupting systemic racism, we acknowledge that research shows that Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) and women are significantly less likely to apply for some positions, believing they must meet every qualification as described in the job description. At NWRESD, we value representation, and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job.

We know that sometimes that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described below.

Position: Quality Coach
Department:
Early Learning | Child Care Resource & Referral
Location: Tillamook Service Center (service area includes Clatsop, Columbia, and Tillamook Counties)
Reports To: Program Coordinator
Compensation: Classified Salary Schedule, Range P ($29.05 - $34.71 per hour; DOE)
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Classified, OSEA
FTE: 1.0/ 220 days per year

REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS*: 2/11/26 - 3/23/26

INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED: 3/30/26 - 4/3/26

START DATE: 4/20/26

* Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted starting February 11, 2026.

NW REGIONAL ESD'S MISSION STATEMENT: In partnership with the communities we serve, Northwest Regional ESD improves student learning by providing equitable access to high quality services and support.

POSITION SPECIFICS:
Works regionally (Clatsop, Columbia, and Tillamook counties).
NW Regional Child Care Resource and Referral is seeking motivated and passionate professionals to join our team. The NW Regional CCRR will prioritize hiring professionals who have worked in community child care spaces and who are bilingual. This position will be located in Tillamook County but will also be expected to work regionally. THIS EMPLOYEE MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH INFANTS AND TODDLERS IN A LICENSED CHILD CARE SETTING.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
In alignment with the NWRESD's mission statement, this position within Child Care Resource & referral supports participating child care programs to implement quality standards and provide individual coaching for programs to achieve a Spark star rating (Oregon State Quality Rating and Improvement System for child care providers); collaborates with the Early Learning Hub to develop outreach strategies for recruiting providers in alignment with the regional Early Care and Education Sector Plan;

will facilitate networks of child providers; assists in recruitment, coaching, and mentoring of child care providers and early childhood educators; supports in building inclusive early childhood environments; and addresses professional development, parent communication, business/ marketing skills, and state child care regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, a related field with early childhood coursework, preferred; or a Step 10 or above on the Oregon Registry Online
2. Minimum of two (2) years of direct service in Early Childhood, with a specific focus (age group, program type or other aspect of the early childhood industry) on preschool
3. At least two (2) years of experience providing technical assistance and training to early childhood programs, including conducting classroom observations and/or home visits
4. Bilingual Spanish/English, preferred
5. Current enrollment in the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care Central Background Registry, or the ability to enroll before start date

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

1. Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
2. Ability to exhibit professionalism and effective human relations
3. Confer regularly with immediate supervisor
4. Proficient in the use of computer and internet-based applications, including but not limited to email, internet software, Google Suite, and word processing (MS Word)
5. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
6. Excellent presentation skills, including development and delivery of trainings

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Include the following. Performs some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned. The duties listed below are not inclusive but characteristic of the type and level of work assigned for this position.

A. Provide…