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Wayfinder Navigator

Families First of Minnesota
Rochester, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 11/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/14/2026

Wayfinder Navigator

Are you ready for a new direction and passionate about children, business development, and community impact?

Families First of Minnesota is hiring a Wayfinder Navigator based in our Rochester office. In this role, you’ll work across regional counties to recruit, support, and guide the start-up, development, and sustainability of licensed childcare programs, including both family childcare and childcare centers.

We’re seeking motivated, self-starting individuals who want to strengthen the early childhood field and support the dedicated professionals who care for our children.

 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

 Education and experience:

CDA, A.A. Degree or Bachelor’s in Early Chilhood Education or closely related field and 2 years prior work in licensed Family Child Care or a Child Care Center. Minimum of 25 hours of Develop approved training in early childhood education, with 8,320 hours of experience reflected on your Employment tab and KCF Learning Record, and knowledge of MN Rule 2 and /or Rule 3 licensing. Maintain current knowledge of early childhood profession and advancements in professional development initiatives.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Valid Driver’s License required and reliable transportation.

 

This exempt position is scheduled for 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday- 8-4:30pm, travel is required along with occasional nights and weekend to meet the needs of the programming needs. Compensation is based upon education level, starting at $23-24/hour. Benefits include Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life, Long-Term Disability and 403(b) Retirement Savings, in addition to paid vacation, sick leave, holidays and personal holidays.

 

ABOUT US:

Families First of Minnesota, formerly known as Child Care Resource and Referral, is a non-profit organization committed to ensuring positive beginnings for all young children and their families. For over 60 years, Families First has been serving as a resource for families, children, childcare professionals, and early education programs in SE Minnesota. Programs under the Families First umbrella includes Head Start, Early Head Start, School Readiness, Child Care Aware, Early Learning Scholarships, Crisis Nursery, and Child Care Consultation. Families First of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a multi-cultural, bias-free agency.

 

Salary : $23 - $24

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