Child Care Assistant

Child Care Resource Agency Front Office PositionThis position is located at the Child Care Resource Office (formerly Care About Childcare) on the Utah State University campus in Logan, Utah. The Child Care Resource Agency's mission is to support child care providers and programs, parents, and the community to improve the quality of child care services across Cache, Box Elder, and Rich Counties.As the face of the Care About Childcare agency, this front office position requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with a warm, welcoming, and professional demeanor. The work is varied and dynamic, including responsibilities such as database management and troubleshooting, general office tasks, scheduling, participating in community events, organizing and maintaining materials, and setting up and cleaning up for both in-office and community-based activities.This is an in-person position and is not eligible for remote work, as it includes greeting visitors and managing the agency's busy main phone line. The successful candidate must be dependable and punctual, with consistent on-time attendance to ensure excellent support for staff, providers, and families. Some evening and Saturday hours are required.If you're passionate about making a difference in your community by supporting children and families and you're energized by working in a fast-paced office dedicated to the ever-evolving field of early childhood, school-age care, and child care then we encourage you to apply!Continued employment is contingent upon on-going grant funding.ResponsibilitiesChild Care Market Rate Survey, Whole Record Updates and Database Technical Assistance and Web page - 50%:Support programs and child care providers in the use of the CAC, DWS, USU and licensing websitesImplement and administer services relating to Live Scan Fingerprint to caregivers.Conduct all relevant activities associated with the statewide Market Rate Survey and Whole Record Updates including timelines and policies set by funders.Maintain and develop the Child Care Resource Agency website that follows USU standards and policies.Child Care Referrals and Parent Activities - 40%:Provide free, comprehensive childcare referral services to consumers seeking information about the availability of all early childcare and education.Schedule and hold in-person or virtual meetings and training for parents and child care providers.Follow all policies and procedures for state and local programs from the Utah Office of Child Care.Provide information and resources to families and childcare providers on the availability and importance of programs and services that support families with young children.Other duties as assigned, including working with USU fiscal, accounting, and other systems - 10%QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:A current CDA (Child Care Development Associates) or an associate degree or higher in child development, education, business management or related field is required.Two years experience working in a child care program either licensed center or licensed family child care.Excellent computer and phone skills.Proficient in Microsoft OfficePreferred Qualifications:Two years or more of experience in an office setting or owning/director of a child care program.Database management.Participation in Utah's Child Care Quality Programs such as the Career Ladder or the Child Care Quality System.Completed courses taught by the Care About Child Care agencies.Experience working with USU systems such as P-cards, E-Z Buy, and website development.Spanish speaking.Required DocumentsAlong with the online application, please attach:Resume to be uploaded in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"Cover Letter to be typed/pasted at the end of the application**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**Advertised SalaryMinimum $33,350; commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits.ADAEmployees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.College/Department HighlightsDepartment HighlightsThe Department of Human Development and Family Studies is one of eight departments and three distinguished centers in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education & Human Sciences. The department has 30 faculty members, over 300 undergraduate majors, and over 80 graduate students. The HDFS department is committed to supporting innovative problem-focused research, transformative and work-force ready educational experiences, and state-of-the-art clinical training. HDFS faculty are dynamic and collaborative interdisciplinary scholars possessing a broad range of expertise across content and contexts. Our work is impact-focused, drawing on and contributing to the USU land-grant mission, bolstered by our connections with USU Extension. Faculty, staff, and students are committed to understanding, communicating, and implementing research, education, and practice, showcasing how HDFS supports the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities in Utah and beyond.Our college graduate programs are ranked #1 in Utah and #26 in the nation according to U.S. News and World Report. Departmental degrees offered include:BS/BA: Early Childhood Education (in cooperation with the School of Teacher Education and Leadership); Human Development and Family Studies; Family Life Studies)MS: (specializations in Adulthood and Aging, Finance, Infancy and Childhood, Marriage and Family Relations, Marriage and Family Therapy, Youth and Adolescence)MMFT: Master of Marriage and Family TherapyMHDFS: Master of Human Development and Family Studies (non-thesis degree)PhD in Family and Human Development (concentrations in Family Relations; Human Development Across the Lifespan; Marriage and Family Therapy)A Gerontology Certificate Program is also administered by the department.College HighlightsThe Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services is committed to inclusive excellence in research, teaching, and service activities across a wide array of education and human service fields. The college is home to eight academic departments with approximately 200 faculty who are engaged in innovative research and high-quality graduate and undergraduate education. The college's programs and outreach missions are strengthened by an on-campus elementary laboratory school and five stand-alone centers, including the Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Research Center, Center for the School of the Future, Institute for Disability Research, Policy, & Practice, National Center for Hearing Assessment & Management, and the Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence. Faculty, students, and staff within the college also engage with a broad range of community partners to both provide opportunities for community-engaged research and learning and enhance the quality of education and human service programs throughout the state of Utah.University HighlightsFounded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State's 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah's counties.Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies' long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by