CACFP Compliance Specialist

About Children of America (COA): Children of America is a unique blend of people, principles, and pride that makes our organization rich in diversity and strength. As a CACFP Compliance Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting food program compliance across our schools. You will work alongside a talented team in a supportive environment where you are encouraged to grow professionally and share your expertise in compliance, reporting, and training.

Our programs serve children ages 6 weeks to 12 years, including Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K, Before & After Care, and Summer Camp. Our culture encourages employees to bring their whole selves to work because your unique perspectives and experiences make our team stronger.

Who You'll Interact With

This role interacts daily with center directors, teaching and kitchen staff, children, families, corporate operations teams, and state CACFP auditors to support a collaborative and compliant learning environment.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood, Nutrition, Education, Business, or related field preferred

• Minimum of two years of leadership or program oversight experience

• Strong organizational and decision-making skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and staff

• Flexible and adaptable in challenging situations

• Commitment to professional growth

• Detail-oriented and highly organized

• Proficient with technology, including Microsoft Office 365 and industry software

• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English to ensure clear and accurate documentation, compliance, and communication with stakeholders

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Travel 60-80% weekly to assigned schools

• Conduct CACFP Monitoring Reports for each school three times per year

• Help enforce compliance for all CACFP schools and company policies/procedures

• Ensure Point of Service (POS) is being completed accurately

• Provide trainings for teachers and directors to maintain the highest level of compliance

• Assist with preparation for and attendance of audits as needed

• Complete administrative tasks related to CACFP, including:

  • Adds/Drops for enrollment

  • Reviewing all Enrollment and Income Eligibility Statements (IES) for completeness and accuracy

  • Maintaining Master Lists

  • Ensuring accuracy of CACFP paperwork, including meal counts, infant menus, and IES forms

• Ensure meals are entered and claimed properly in the software tracking system

• Review attendance records daily to ensure children are properly clocked in

• Review and analyze reports for accuracy

• Collaborate with center management to ensure accurate and timely information is reported and collected

• Other duties as assigned

Our Shared Mission & Values

• Accountability: Take responsibility, learn from mistakes, and uphold COA's mission and values

• Collaboration: Align solutions that meet stakeholder needs

• Growth Mindset: Treat challenges as opportunities for learning and growth

• Integrity: Make decisions ethically and consider their impact on all stakeholders

• Consistency: Ensure continuity of care and clear expectations for children and families

Benefits

• Internal career advancement opportunities

• 50% employee childcare discount

• Educational assistance and T.E.A.C.H. scholarship partnerships

• Employee referral bonuses and recognition programs

• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident, disability

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Paid vacation and holidays

Compensation

Final compensation will be based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity. This role may also be eligible for performance-based incentives or other benefits.

Children of America is committed to fair and transparent hiring practices. This job description is intended to comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including but not limited to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidelines, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and state-specific pay transparency regulations.

The listed responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation range reflect the essential functions and expectations of the role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, geographic location, and internal equity.

Children of America is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and the submission of the required state documents.

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