Working Title: Early Childhood Collaboration Specialist / Education Consultant 3
Job Class: Education Consultant 3
Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept
Job ID : 88347
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 8/28. 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 : 08/21/2025
Closing Date : 09/04/2025
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.
*Statewide travel is possible 5 percentage of the time.
The Early Childhood Collaboration Specialist will be responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating the educational services, training activities, instructional resources and support functions for early learning providers and school districts to enhance student learning and achievement in preschool, with a focus on Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) programming. This position will provide consultation and support professional development activities for Administrators/Directors, staff, community early care and education providers and faculty at Institutes of Higher Education to enhance the educational effectiveness of evidence-based instruction as it relates to the core elements of the Minnesota PreK-3rd Grade Framework, Successful Learner Equation, and the integration of requirements in legislation regarding all early learning programs, including World's Best Work Force, LEAPS, ECFE, Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten, Early Learning Scholarships, and Health and Developmental Screening.
Responsibilities include:
Plan, organize, coordinate and implement the educational services, legislation, training activities and instructional resources of the core components of the PreK-3rd Grade Framework with an emphasis on effective implementation of VPK for awarded communities and school districts.
Develop and provide supports for communities as they implement high quality early learning programming through a mixed delivery system, in partnership with agency partners supporting child care programs and providers, Head Start programs, and early childhood special education, and in coordination with the Minnesota Department of Education's COMPASS team.
Compile, review and analyze a variety of technical data and information related to instructional effectiveness; and prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports tracking the impact of the state's investments in early learning, with a focus on VPK.
Perform other duties as assigned and serve as an effective member of the Early Learning Services division by contributing so division responsibilities and activities are accomplished in a timely manner.
Minimum Qualifications
Four (4) years of experience in an early education or related field that demonstrates the following:
Knowledge of child development and the early care and education system
Experience with curriculum, student assessment, and the application of educational standards
Experience with training, technical assistance and supporting internal/external stakeholders
Experience working with children, families and/or communities representing populations that experience inequitable opportunities based on race, geography and/or dis/ability
Experience with continuous quality improvement using data (qualitative and/or quantitative) to improve programs or policies
Preferred Qualifications
Strong interpersonal skills and experience with building community and effective collaborations.
Project management experience.
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.
