Early Child & After School Systems Specialist - Temporary

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Title: Early Child & After School Systems Specialist - Temporary

Application Deadline Date: 09/15/2026

Req ID: 55611

Department: Children and Families

Location:

Waterbury, VT, US

Position Type: Temporary

Schedule Type: Part-Time

Minimum Salary: $31.54

Maximum Salary: N/A

Overview

The Child Development Division (CDD) is hiring a temporary Early Childhood and Afterschool Systems Specialists to join our Step Ahead Recognition System (STARS) team. This position will support the review and processing of STARS applications for early childhood and afterschool programs.

This work will include:

• Reviewing child care programs'' Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Plans, and any supplemental documents that they submit;
• Communicating with child care providers about their program''s recognized STARS level, and about how that level was determined;
• Providing additional support to child care providers as needed, including delivering concrete feedback based on the review of their applications;
• Providing assistance within the STARS team as needed in the creation of STARS documents, events, trainings, etc.;
• Connecting child care providers to additional resources to improve the quality of their programs, including quality improvement coaches, as appropriate.

This temporary position will run part-time through June 20, 2027, at a minimum.

A successful candidate will also have a professional background that includes early childhood expertise and/or early childhood professional experience. A background in leading or supporting quality improvement frameworks is also desired, but not required.

A successful candidate should also have the following skills and dispositions:

• Reliable
• Takes initiative and is self-motivated
• Well-organized, and can effectively manage a dedicated set of application reviews
• Effective collaborator
• Effective written and interpersonal communicator
• The ability to use sound judgment to make decisions based on information collected and analyzed

This position needs to be able to come into a Waterbury-based office (the Waterbury State Office Complex) as needed for in person meetings and events. If you have questions about this position, please contact courtney.isham@vermont.gov.

Who May Apply

This position, Early Child & After School Systems Specialist - Temporary (Job Requisition #55611), is open to all State employees and external applicants. This is a temporary position. Temporary work is typically for variable hours, and is not expected to be full-time. The State does not guarantee 40 hours of work per week.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Courtney.A.Isham@vermont.gov

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS: Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Environmental Factors

Duties are primarily performed in both a standard office and field settings. Private means of transportation must be available for required travel. A variety of meetings and public hearings may require some evening work. Strong conflicting opinions on policy, program implementation and allocation of resources may be encountered.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Master''s degree in education, human services, public administration or related field. Experience: Three year''s of experience in education or human service organization, including one at administrative, consultative or planning level, preferably in child or family services. OR Education: Bachelor''s degree in education, human services, organizational development, public administration or related human services field. Experience: Five years experience as described above.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.

Nearest Major Market: Barre

Nearest Secondary Market: Montpelier

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