EHS CHILD CARE PARTNERSHIP SPECIALIST

Hybrid (2 days in the office Monday and Tuesday)

Must reside in the Denver Metro Area

About Early Learning Ventures

Early Learning Ventures (ELV) is a nonprofit expanding access to high-quality early care and education. Our shared services model takes on the back-office burden off Childcare providers, so they can stay financially stable and focus on what matters: caring for more children, better.

Through an Early Head Start–Child Care Partnerships (EHS-CCP) grant, ELV and its collaborators deliver comprehensive early childhood services to eligible children across six Colorado counties.

What success looks like in this role

You're the bridge between ELV and your assigned sites — part coach, part compliance guide, part community connector. Your work touches five areas: leadership, professional growth, business operations, family engagement, and community partnership.

Develop strong site leaders

Coach site leaders on center management, operations, HR, and business development. Guide sites through continuous improvement toward full compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS) and licensing, health, and fire regulations. Lead targeted quality improvement projects.

Grow great teachers

Deliver a professional development program, including training, coaching, and credential support. Provide Practice-Based Coaching for EHS teachers — individualized coaching plans, evidence-based curriculum support, and classroom observations that identify real needs. Ensure classrooms follow EHS service plans for development, health, safety, and management.

Partner with families

Run a family development program aligned with HSPPS and the Parent, Family and Community Engagement (PFCE) Framework. Build engagement through home visits, conferences, events, and policy council participation. Manage eligibility, recruitment, enrollment, and attendance (ERSEA), keeping data accurate in the program management system.

What you bring - Required

• Minimum 2 years in human services, including at least 1 year in an early childhood setting.
• Experience working with children and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Solid grounding in early childhood development theory and practice.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships across ECE programs, community partners, and parents.
• Working knowledge of case management, community engagement, continuous improvement, and/or coaching.
• Comfort with technology (or willingness to learn), including Alliance CORE, virtual meetings, and Microsoft Office & Teams.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Social Welfare, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Current Colorado Coaching Credential (or willingness to pursue it and certify on related coaching tools).
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Travel

• Local in-county travel up to 60%. Out-of-county travel up to 10%.

Why you'll want to stay

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance, paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program
• Paid vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick days

Ready to make coaching your career, not just your job title?

Salary Range:$51,000.00 To $53,000.00 Annually