CCR&R Quality Improvement Specialist II

For best consideration, please submit application materials by March 23, 2025.

*The salary range listed above reflects the rates as of April 1, 2025.

Job Summary

Coordinates early childhood education services, collaborates with early childhood education programs and providers  to ensure the delivery of quality care. Develops and presents trainings and technical assistance in the area of developmentally appropriate and quality early education and child care practices. 

Essential Duties

1. Promotes and coordinates early childhood education services; works with early childhood education providers to support the recruitment and retention of early childhood educators and ensures the delivery of quality services across the county.
2. Partners with programs to develop customized quality improvement plans and provide support and/or referrals to community agencies as appropriate.
3. Recruits new programs and providers for starting a child care business.
4. Develops, implements, and delivers trainings for groups on professional development and early childhood education.
5. Provides technical assistance to family child care providers and child care centers to ensure efficient, responsive, and quality delivery of services.
6. Assesses child care providers' environments using standardized program tools. Assists providers in the development of work plans for continuous quality improvement and provides training and technical assistance to achieve work plan goals.
7. Assists in development, creation, and distribution of newsletters and training calendars.
8. Develops marketing materials and promotes services through distribution of materials at trainings, targeted mailings, brochures, and newsletter articles.
9. Enters child care program data into statewide database on a regular basis.
10. Keeps current on and promotes state initiatives related to early childhood best practice and the statewide Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS), Spark.
11. Collaborates with community agencies, and participates in community meetings.
12. Develops and maintains resources including the resource lending library, training materials, community materials and community board.

General Duties

1. Reports suspected child abuse in accordance with Oregon Statute and Head Start procedures.
2. Participates as a team member in Child Care Resource and Referral staff meetings.
3. Attends training sessions and participates in training opportunities.
4. Works as a team with community agencies and other staff in providing services to children, families and providers.
5. Maintains records and/or activity logs.
6. Maintains the confidentiality of highly sensitive information.
7. Interacts with children, families and providers in a supportive and professional manner.

Additional Duties

1. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, human development, child and family studies, social work, sociology, psychology or related field OR a Step 10 on the Oregon Registry and coursework in age three to five development, OR Associate’s degree WITH the ability to obtain a bachelor degree in early childhood education, human development, child and family studies, social work, sociology, psychology or related field within four (4) years of hire.

• Minimum (3) years of experience in an early childhood program with one (1) year of experience providing technical assistance in an early childhood or human services program.
• Experience incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion practices into teaching and coaching methods
• Current driver’s license, insurance, and access to reliable automobile during work hours for transportation to off-campus sites. Must have at least three (3) years of driving history

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in early childhood education or related field
• Experience working with Oregon state child care rules and regulations
• Bilingual skills with fluency in English and Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, Cantonese or another language that meets community/department’s needs

Other Qualifications

• Ability to obtain Oregon Registry Master Trainer Certification within one (1) year of hire
• Must be able to travel throughout the county and to other required opportunities, including overnight and/or on weekends on occasion and with ample notice.
• Must be able to enroll in the Oregon Central Background Registry prior to beginning employment and enrollment must be maintained throughout employment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to plan, organize, and effectively manage time 
• Ability to build collaborative partnerships with stakeholders, and provide services that are culturally competent and appropriate to the needs of the target audience
• Ability to independently perform the duties of the position efficiently and effectively
• Ability to communicate formally and informally with a wide range of contacts and demonstrate tact, diplomacy, empathy, and friendliness in dealing with people under stressful conditions, either by phone, through video or in person
• Ability to work respectfully with individuals of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities
• Ability to use equipment necessary to carry out job responsibilities such as, but not limited to, computer and virtual training software, cell/telephone, projectors, digital cameras, and video recorders
• Ability to create ongoing trusting relationships with early education programs to develop the most conducive environment for learning and reflection
• Knowledge of and ability to adhere to NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and apply the Oregon Equity Lens 
• Knowledge of how children birth to five learn within the context of ongoing, meaningful relationships with important adults in their lives
• Knowledge and understanding of the needs of preschool children, their families, and those who work with them
• Knowledge of how programs engage families in partnerships
• Knowledge of effective teaching practices
• Knowledge and understanding of issues surrounding systemic inequity, systemic racism and the ongoing pursuit of methods to address these both individually and within group process
• Advanced knowledge of and experience working with infant/toddler programs you will support.
• Knowledge of inclusive practices in preschool programs
• Ability to implement effective techniques for adult learning in training environments

Working Conditions

Works in a variety of office and classroom settings.As necessary to meet workload demands, works outside of typical schedule, including evening/weekend hours.  Work requires travel to off-campus locations and periodic weekend or overnight trips with advance notice.  Work is sometimes performed in an emotional and stressful environment.  

Salary:
Initial salary placement will be based on years of relevant full-time equivalent experience at the sole discretion of the College, per the guidelines in the applicable Handbook or Collective Bargaining Agreement. Please include all relevant full and part-time experience in your application that you want the College to review towards potential placement.  Hired employees will not have an opportunity to update past experience or appeal initial placement after the time of hire.

Important Information:
MHCC only accepts applications through our online application system at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mhcc/default.cfm. For technical assistance, please call 855-524-5627.

Please note:  We do not request or read letters of recommendation.  Also, it is not necessary to upload a large number of documents with your materials.  We are looking for the required documents and perhaps one or two additional documents of your choosing (optional).  Faculty applications require a current resume, cover letter and official transcripts (copies are fine for application purposes) and/or any required certificates or licenses.

Please note:  this is initially a self-screening system.  We recognize that our application process can be lengthy, so before you begin, please read all of the stated requirements to determine if you meet them.  Applicants must meet all of the stated minimum qualifications and additional requirements to be considered for this position.  Based on your responses to the qualifying questions, the system may automatically screen you out from further consideration.

Position subject to budget consideration and approval.  

Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.

MHCC is NOT able to support Visa applications for employment at the college. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the United States to be considered.

MHCC provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235; OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015.

Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting as verification of eligibility a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veteran's Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension to your application. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran's disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.

If you are seeking this preference, appropriate documentation must be provided at the time of application.  You may submit an electronic copy in the document upload area of the application in the section marked "veterans' preference document," or fax to 503-491-7257 or mail to Human Resources, Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, OR   97030.  If you do not have your documentation, you may request it through your Veterans' Administration Office.

Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and interview process. Please notify Human Resources at least three working days prior to the date of need.

Mt. Hood Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively supports workforce diversity.

Mt. Hood Community College offers an exceptional benefits package that includes vacation, sick and personal business or emergency leave; medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, long-term disability insurance; optional short-term disability insurance, optional life, optional AD&D; retirement through Oregon PERS, including generous employer contributions; tuition waiver plan and professional development funds; and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).