Contact Person: Tanya Spolans

Job Location:
Child Care Network
111 E Court St, Ste L-104, Flint, MI 48502

Job Description:

The focus of this grant-funded position includes supporting regional child care systems-building efforts, workforce and wage initiative, and providing health and safety coaching and technical assistance to child care providers, including license-exempt providers. This may include facilitating meetings, providing training, support, coaching, and resources. This position reports to the Community Programs Manager – Regional Initiatives. This position requires regular travel within Genesee, Huron, Lapeer, Sanilac, Shiawassee, St. Clair, and Tuscola counties, with occasional meetings in Washtenaw County and supports across other service areas as needed.

Performance Expectations:
*This list is intended to represent job-related duties and should not be viewed as exhaustive.
-Approach work with professionalism, enthusiasm, and alignment with the mission of Child Care Network.
-Demonstrate a high level of commitment to delivering excellent customer service to child care providers and community partners.
-Provide support, coaching, and resources to early learning professionals.
-Support implementation of regional child care coalition activities, including partner coordination, meeting facilitation, and follow-up.
-Assist with implementation and administration of early educator wage initiatives, including outreach, documentation, and reporting.
-Conduct focused outreach with early childhood education programs and/or businesses within the region.
-Conduct health and safety coaching visits with license-exempt child care providers, including on-site visits, technical assistance, and resource sharing.
-Conduct regular meetings and/or coaching visits (including on-site visits) with community organizations, child care program directors, and staff.
-Present about the CCN programs at events within the region/state.
-Assist with enrollment, documentation, data collection, reporting, and participation in strategy meetings.
-Advocate on behalf of children, families, and early learning professionals.
-Represent CCN at community meetings as deemed necessary and appropriate for position.
-Coordinate with community agencies, service groups, and other businesses concerning child and family issues to remove barriers related to child care and education.
-Availability on weeknights and weekends when needed.
-Maintain working knowledge of all systems required to conduct the work.
-Demonstrate thorough knowledge of Child Care Network services and activities.
-Maintain awareness of current legislation and best practices recommended in the field of early childhood.
-Participate in evaluation and continuous quality improvement.
-Attend agency and department staff meetings regularly.
-Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of client, staff, and agency information.
-Diligently work to improve work-related skills and performance through continuing education and self-reflection.
-Complete 16 hours of professional development annually.

Required Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
*No candidate meets every qualification listed. We recognize that candidates bring a range of experiences and backgrounds. If you are interested in this role and feel you could contribute meaningfully , we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every qualification listed.
-Two (2) years’ work experience in a related field or 60 college credits with some focus on classes in the following areas: Social or Human Services, Psychology, Child and Family Studies, Early Childhood Education, or a related field. A combination of lived experience and education may be considered.
-Knowledge of and experience with early care and education programs.
-Knowledge of current issues facing people with high needs.
-Demonstrates sensitivity to the needs and concerns of families and providers facing a range of challenges.
-Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
-Ability to work collaboratively in teams and work independently in a self-directed manner.
-Familiarity with State of Michigan child care licensing rules.
-Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
-Excellent customer service skills and ability to form interpersonal relationships.
-Knowledge/experience with computer technology, spreadsheets, databases, internet, websites, social media, and word processing.
-Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Desired Personal Characteristics:
-Trustworthy and reliable.
-Ability to build trusting relationships.
-Self-motivated, positive, and enjoys learning.
-Believes that “fun” is part of the work experience.

About Child Care Network:
Child Care Network’s mission is to promote the success of children, families, and our community through quality child care education, advocacy, and family support. We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to maintaining a respectful, supportive workplace for all employees.

Closing Date for Job:  02/13/2026