Working Title: Early Childhood Assessment & Standards Coordinator / Education Consultant 3
Job Class: Education Consultant 3
Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept
Job ID : 88181
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers. This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 8/20/25. Please note that to be considered a bidder, you must be a permanent non-probationary DCYF employee in the same job classification as the position.
Date Posted : 08/13/2025
Closing Date : 08/27/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Children Youth & Families Dept / DCYF Central Office MAPE
Division/Unit : DCYF/Early Learning Services
Work Shift: Day shift
Work Hours : 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $37.98 - $56.50 / hourly; $79,302 - $117,972 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCYF does not participate in E-Verify.
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
Telework Within Minnesota and flexible hours options are available. Employees that live 50 miles or less from their primary/principal work location and live within the State may telework more than 50% with approval. Employees may telework outside the state of Minnesota if they live in a state bordering Minnesota and live 50 miles or less from the primary/principal work location.
This position exists to design, implement and conduct ongoing continuous quality improvement of the early childhood components of Minnesota's P3 Comprehensive Assessment System (CAS) in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Education and ensure alignment with the early learning standards or Early Childhood Indicators of Progress (ECIPs). The statewide P3 Comprehensive Assessment System (CAS) impacts local assessment of enrolled children from birth through third grade.
Responsibilities include:
Use research and stakeholder input to review and recommend ongoing improvements to the ECIPs and the early childhood components of Minnesota's P3 Comprehensive Assessment System (CAS) and the preschool assessment tool specifically.
Coordinate meaningful data analysis to meet state, local, and federal reporting that will inform state level policy development regarding child outcomes PreK into Kindergarten.
Support districts in the use of the early learning standards and the collection, reporting and use of assessment data to inform local level decision- making and influence classroom instruction as they work to effectively implement the World's Best Workforce legislation.
Facilitate training and technical assistance that ensures early childhood assessment training adheres to best practices for children in PreK programs and meets the needs of educational professionals responsible for implementing Minnesota's Preschool Assessment.
Promote standards and assessment literacy in the early learning and birth through third grade work force throughout the state to support best practices and represent the Early Learning Services Division on standards and assessment-related initiatives between MDE, with other government officials, school boards and administrators, community stakeholders including Head Start and in partnership with colleagues in the Minnesota Department of Health and Human Services.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of 4 years of experience in an early childhood or related education field that demonstrates the following:
Knowledge of child development and the early care and education system.
Experience with child assessment measures, data analysis, and the use of data to guide decision making.
Experience working with children, families and/or communities representing populations that experience inequitable opportunities based on race, geography and/or dis/ability
Experience with training, technical assistance or supporting internal/external stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with continuous quality improvement using EC or K-6 data (qualitative and/or quantitative) to improve programs or policies.
Experience applying educational standards and familiarity with Minnesota's Early Learning Standards
Knowledge of formative, play based assessment practices and how to appropriately use assessment results in educational programming decisions
Experience using data visualization software (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI)
Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures
Additional Requirements
REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - DCYF will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
