Job Details

IdahoSTARS Infant/Toddler & Family Specialist

Position Number: 9781127
Location: Moscow, United States
Position Type: Curriculum Design

IdahoSTARS Infant/Toddler & Family Specialist

Posting Number: SP005415P
Division/College: College of Education, Health & Human Sciences
Department: Center on Disabilities & Human Development
Location: Off Campus Location - Hybrid/Remote

Posting Context Statement:

Position Overview:

The IdahoSTARS Infant/Toddler & Family Coordinator contributes directly to the success of IdahoSTARS, one of the many projects run by the Idaho Center on Disabilities and Human Development (CDHD). This position supports the development, coordination, implementation, and maintenance of statewide systems and initiatives focused on improving the quality of care for infants, toddlers, and families within childcare settings.

This position is responsible for the coordination and support of systems for: 1) Infant and Toddler initiatives: processes for the development, implementation, maintenance, and delivery of specialized infant and toddler quality improvement activities and professional development; and 2) Family engagement initiatives: processes for the development, implementation, maintenance, and delivery of family engagement supports, resources, and professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities include developing, obtaining, modifying, presenting, coordinating, and supporting specialized professional development opportunities, technical assistance, and relationship-based practices grounded in research and evidence-based approaches that are specific to the care and education of infants and toddlers and partnering with families. This position collaborates with the Professional Development and CCR&R teams and across IdahoSTARS programs to support alignment with project priorities, CCDF requirements, and strategic direction.

Required Experience:

Three years working with children birth to three and their families
Development of professional development content grounded in research and evidence-based practices
Experience supporting Infant and Toddler care and education initiatives
Experience collaborating with families and/or supporting family engagement practices

Required Education:

Bachelor's Degree in one of the following areas:

Early Childhood Education
Child Development
Human Development
Family and Consumer Studies
Child and Family Studies
Child Care and Development, or
Family Relations and Child Development

Required Other:

Ability to travel between locations during the workday to attend meetings and support program activities
Ability to work nonstandard hours as needed

Additional Preferred:

Preferred Experience:

Five years of experience working with infants and toddlers and their families
Experience implementing adult learning principles to ensure quality content delivery and development
Experience with reflective consultation or reflective practice
Experience coordinating a statewide program
Experience supporting family engagement initiatives in early childhood settings

Preferred Education:

Master's degree in one of the required degree programs

Preferred Other:

Experience developing Infant and toddler and family-focused professional development
Managing a variety of projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Implementing core components of a shared workplace
Collecting and analyzing data
Use of software applications for business purposes, including Microsoft applications

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

None

Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: $24.00 per hour DOE
Type of Appointment: Fiscal Year
FTE:

1.00

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding: This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 08/21/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:

First consideration September 4th, 2026

Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement:

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/52505

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.