Early Care and Education Professional Development Coordinator and Provider Navig
Healthy Child Care Colorado, Brighton, CO, United States
Early Childhood Partnership of Adams County (ECPAC)
Job Title: Early Care and Education (ECE) Professional Development Coordinator and Provider Navigator
Reports To: Director of Early Learning
FLSA Status: Salary – Exempt
Hours expected: 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
Start Date: July 1, 2026
Hiring Range: $52,000 – $55,000
The salary offered will be based on the applicant’s ability to meet requirements and preference listed below.
Benefits include: Employee Life, Health, Dental, and Disability Insurance as established annually and Sick Leave, Vacation Leave, Wellness Leave, and Holidays as established annually through Personnel Policies. Contribution to SIMPLE IRA. Contributions to family health and dental are available.
POSITION SUMMARY
The ECPAC ECE Professional Development Coordinator and Navigator is a self-motivated, passionate professional who helps to coordinate professional development opportunities for ECE professionals and provides support, using best practices, for ECE programs and families participating in the Universal Pre‑K program as determined by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood. This position requires a strong vision of and commitment to ensuring children in Adams County attend high quality early learning settings and that families have access to information about high quality care. In addition, this position requires the ability to work collaboratively and efficiently with a diverse coalition of early childhood care & education providers, school districts, and other support staff such as ECE Quality Coaches, Family Childcare Navigator, Career Navigator, Early Childhood Mental Health Consultants, and Family Support Specialists.
QUALIFICATIONS
Working knowledge of best practices in quality early care and education service delivery.
Working knowledge of the early care and education system, including but not limited to the ECE state systems including but not limited to the Colorado Shines Quality Improvement System, the Professional Development Information System (PDIS), and the Universal Pre‑K system.
Strong ability to navigate technology/on‑line systems and support others in doing so.
Ability to work effectively with groups and individuals that represent a variety of needs, abilities, socioeconomic backgrounds, educational and early childhood philosophies.
High level working knowledge of computer technology, including Microsoft Office.
Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal and time‑management skills. Ability to facilitate small and large group meetings and provide training presentations is required.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multi‑task.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with early learning team and ECE programs to identify areas of need for professional development towards the provision of high‑quality care and in alignment with career pathways.
Secure contractors or ECPAC staff to provide training; secure locations for in‑person trainings and class series; market professional development opportunities; manage registration; ensure evaluation of training; support reporting.
Provide individualized navigation to ECE programs and families to support successful participation in the Universal Pre‑K program as determined by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood.
Coordinate outreach strategies to inform and support families to enroll in the Universal Pre‑K program, especially in areas with lower enrollment.
Provide information to and help ECE programs connect to available community resources to support their program and business.
Communicate and consult with ECPAC’s Early Learning Team, Early Childhood Mental Health Consultants and Family Support Specialists, as needed. This also includes communicating with the Colorado Department of Early Childhood as needed.
Work closely with the Director of Early Learning around activities related to marketing services, community information sharing and ECE workforce development opportunities.
Attend training specific to the Universal Pre‑K program, use of databases, provision of quality early care and education, and in turn provide trainings as appropriate to ECE professionals.
Support Director of Early Learning with monitoring grant resource usage.
Other duties as assigned by the ECPAC Director of Early Learning.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS – NOT REQUIRED
Preference may be given to candidates with the following qualifications:
At least 2 years of experience in the provision of early care and education services
Completed early childhood coursework;
Bilingual
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
All applicants must have a valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance, as local travel of approximately 200 miles per month is expected.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Ability to work in multiple settings with multiple organizations
Use computer for periods of time up to two hours
Ability to stand and walk on hard surfaces for periods of time up to three hours
Ability to lift/push/pull/carry various objects of 30‑40 pounds
Ability to reach to shoulder level and above
Ability to bend at the hips and knees
Drive various distances in all types of weather conditions – travel is expected at about 100 miles per month
Ability to work evenings and weekends on occasion
TO APPLY
Please submit a cover letter and current resume through the job posting on Indeed or to info@ecpac.org.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ECPAC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S. ECPAC will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. ECPAC will not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin and abides by affirmative action to ensure equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. Applicants are protected from discrimination based on inquiring about, disclosing, or discussing their compensation or the compensation of other applicants or employees. Qualified individuals with disabilities are protected from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification referral, and other aspects of employment. ECPAC will take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities at all levels of employment. ECPAC abides by affirmative action to recruit, employ and advance in employment, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans, or Armed Forces service medal veterans. ECPAC strives to have a diverse staff that represents the community we work with. We strongly encourage people from Adams County who identify as a person representative of the diverse race and cultures to apply.
The Early Childhood Partnership of Adams County (ECPAC), a 501(c)(3) founded in 2004, is the official Early Childhood Council serving Adams County. Our mission is to build a community where every young child, their family, and early childhood professional can reach their full potential. Through legislation, ECPAC is charged to enhance the system serving young children by improving equitable access to affordable, high‑quality services in early learning, health/mental health, and family support and education. ECPAC serves Adams County children and families through two main strategies: 1) leading and engaging in partnership‑driven policy and systems change, and 2) providing direct services to support early care and education programs (through quality improvement coaching, early childhood mental health consultation, and provider and career navigation) and families (through resource navigation/classes).
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Job Title: Early Care and Education (ECE) Professional Development Coordinator and Provider Navigator
Reports To: Director of Early Learning
FLSA Status: Salary – Exempt
Hours expected: 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
Start Date: July 1, 2026
Hiring Range: $52,000 – $55,000
The salary offered will be based on the applicant’s ability to meet requirements and preference listed below.
Benefits include: Employee Life, Health, Dental, and Disability Insurance as established annually and Sick Leave, Vacation Leave, Wellness Leave, and Holidays as established annually through Personnel Policies. Contribution to SIMPLE IRA. Contributions to family health and dental are available.
POSITION SUMMARY
The ECPAC ECE Professional Development Coordinator and Navigator is a self-motivated, passionate professional who helps to coordinate professional development opportunities for ECE professionals and provides support, using best practices, for ECE programs and families participating in the Universal Pre‑K program as determined by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood. This position requires a strong vision of and commitment to ensuring children in Adams County attend high quality early learning settings and that families have access to information about high quality care. In addition, this position requires the ability to work collaboratively and efficiently with a diverse coalition of early childhood care & education providers, school districts, and other support staff such as ECE Quality Coaches, Family Childcare Navigator, Career Navigator, Early Childhood Mental Health Consultants, and Family Support Specialists.
QUALIFICATIONS
Working knowledge of best practices in quality early care and education service delivery.
Working knowledge of the early care and education system, including but not limited to the ECE state systems including but not limited to the Colorado Shines Quality Improvement System, the Professional Development Information System (PDIS), and the Universal Pre‑K system.
Strong ability to navigate technology/on‑line systems and support others in doing so.
Ability to work effectively with groups and individuals that represent a variety of needs, abilities, socioeconomic backgrounds, educational and early childhood philosophies.
High level working knowledge of computer technology, including Microsoft Office.
Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal and time‑management skills. Ability to facilitate small and large group meetings and provide training presentations is required.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multi‑task.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with early learning team and ECE programs to identify areas of need for professional development towards the provision of high‑quality care and in alignment with career pathways.
Secure contractors or ECPAC staff to provide training; secure locations for in‑person trainings and class series; market professional development opportunities; manage registration; ensure evaluation of training; support reporting.
Provide individualized navigation to ECE programs and families to support successful participation in the Universal Pre‑K program as determined by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood.
Coordinate outreach strategies to inform and support families to enroll in the Universal Pre‑K program, especially in areas with lower enrollment.
Provide information to and help ECE programs connect to available community resources to support their program and business.
Communicate and consult with ECPAC’s Early Learning Team, Early Childhood Mental Health Consultants and Family Support Specialists, as needed. This also includes communicating with the Colorado Department of Early Childhood as needed.
Work closely with the Director of Early Learning around activities related to marketing services, community information sharing and ECE workforce development opportunities.
Attend training specific to the Universal Pre‑K program, use of databases, provision of quality early care and education, and in turn provide trainings as appropriate to ECE professionals.
Support Director of Early Learning with monitoring grant resource usage.
Other duties as assigned by the ECPAC Director of Early Learning.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS – NOT REQUIRED
Preference may be given to candidates with the following qualifications:
At least 2 years of experience in the provision of early care and education services
Completed early childhood coursework;
Bilingual
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
All applicants must have a valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance, as local travel of approximately 200 miles per month is expected.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Ability to work in multiple settings with multiple organizations
Use computer for periods of time up to two hours
Ability to stand and walk on hard surfaces for periods of time up to three hours
Ability to lift/push/pull/carry various objects of 30‑40 pounds
Ability to reach to shoulder level and above
Ability to bend at the hips and knees
Drive various distances in all types of weather conditions – travel is expected at about 100 miles per month
Ability to work evenings and weekends on occasion
TO APPLY
Please submit a cover letter and current resume through the job posting on Indeed or to info@ecpac.org.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ECPAC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S. ECPAC will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. ECPAC will not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin and abides by affirmative action to ensure equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. Applicants are protected from discrimination based on inquiring about, disclosing, or discussing their compensation or the compensation of other applicants or employees. Qualified individuals with disabilities are protected from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification referral, and other aspects of employment. ECPAC will take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities at all levels of employment. ECPAC abides by affirmative action to recruit, employ and advance in employment, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans, or Armed Forces service medal veterans. ECPAC strives to have a diverse staff that represents the community we work with. We strongly encourage people from Adams County who identify as a person representative of the diverse race and cultures to apply.
The Early Childhood Partnership of Adams County (ECPAC), a 501(c)(3) founded in 2004, is the official Early Childhood Council serving Adams County. Our mission is to build a community where every young child, their family, and early childhood professional can reach their full potential. Through legislation, ECPAC is charged to enhance the system serving young children by improving equitable access to affordable, high‑quality services in early learning, health/mental health, and family support and education. ECPAC serves Adams County children and families through two main strategies: 1) leading and engaging in partnership‑driven policy and systems change, and 2) providing direct services to support early care and education programs (through quality improvement coaching, early childhood mental health consultation, and provider and career navigation) and families (through resource navigation/classes).
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