Early Childhood Quality Lead

Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:
05/26/26
Division:
Community Health Partnerships Division
Management Level:
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Benefit Eligibility:
This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Description:

As part of the newly established Early Childhood Council for Jefferson, Gilpin and Clear Creek Counties, we are seeking a collaborative and relationship-driven Early Childhood Quality Improvement Lead to support and strengthen early childhood programs across our three county region. This position leads quality improvement strategy, provider coaching, technical assistance, and recruitment efforts that help early childhood providers advance quality, sustainability, and participation in Colorado early childhood systems.

SCHEDULE:

This position will be expected to work with community partners and needs to allow for a flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends. Please note this position also allows for a hybrid work schedule, both remote/community and in-office as determined by business.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION DEPENDENT ON AVAILABLE FUNDS.

COMPENSATION:

Hiring Range: $72,438.00 - $84,512.00 USD Annual

Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills.

BENEFITS:

Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays, includinga starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires; retirement matching; wellness programs; tuition reimbursement and more. For more information, click here for our Total Rewards summary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Lead quality improvement initiatives aligned with Colorado Shines, Universal Preschool (UPK), School Readiness goals, and Early Childhood Council strategic priorities.
• Provide relationship-based coaching, consultation, and technical assistance to early childhood providers to strengthen program quality, classroom practices, licensing compliance, and business sustainability.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, engagement, and retention of providers participating in Colorado Shines, UPK, and other quality improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate and implement evidence-based coaching and quality improvement models, including EQ, EQIT, RELATE, LENA Grow/FIND, and other state-supported initiatives.
• Facilitate collaborative partnerships, provider workgroups, and communities of practice with childcare providers, school districts, community organizations, and state partners.
• Use data and continuous quality improvement (CQI) practices to monitor provider progress, evaluate outcomes, and support strategic planning and reporting.
• Support grant implementation, compliance, reporting, and achievement of state and local deliverables related to quality improvement programming.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on Colorado early childhood systems, including Colorado Shines, CDEC, CCCAP, UPK, and professional development systems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Research shows that women and otherunderrepresentedand historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting.If you are reading this and hesitating to click“apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it!A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as workexperience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree
• Experience: Three (3) years of work-related experience
• Certifications/Licenses:
• Note an equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Either have completed or working towards Colorado Coaching Credential (credentialed within 6 months of being hired)
• Working knowledge of the Colorado Shines Quality Improvement System, including the use of ERS-3 tools, CLASS, and other Early Care and Education assessment tools as needed and the Professional Development Information System (PDIS);
• Experience with EQIT, infant/toddler quality initiatives, Universal Preschool (UPK), or CCCAP.
• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal and time-management skills. Ability to facilitate small and large group meetings and provide presentations.
• Experience working in diverse communities and/or bilingual skills.

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION:

• Criminal History and MVR Background Checks are required for every position.
• Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references.
• A valid Colorado driver’s license is required for positions that drive on County Business in either a county or personal vehicle shall have a Colorado Driver’s license within 30 days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer.
• In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
• All Jefferson County Employees must apply through their internal profile.

Accommodations Statement:

We encourage people with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. For assistance with applications, interviews, or other hiring-related accommodations, contact careertalent@jeffco.us . This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates.

APPLICATION:

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

All applicants must submit an online employment application by 11:59PM on the posted cut-off date. Follow this link to apply now: Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities

• A resume and cover letter submitted with your application is encouraged but will not substitute for the information requested on the application.
• Current Jefferson County employees must apply through their employee profile in Workday.
• In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team if selected. To view the status of your application, please log into your candidate portal .

For more details on the recruitment process, please visit: https://www.jeffco.us/1860/FAQs

Questions? Contact the Jefferson County Recruitment Team at 303-271-8420 or CareerTalent@Jeffco.us

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