Job description

General Function:
This position will support the referral, education, business and training needs of childcare directors and their local community, as they pertain to opening and maintaining a small business. They will also be required to meet the Small Business Support Specialist requirements in the TN CCR&R Scope of Services.

This position serves the following counties: Rutherford, Williamson, and Wilson.
Special skills/aptitudes:

• Familiarity with the “Strengthening Business Practices” training developed by the National Center on Early Childhood Quality Assurance.
• Knowledge of TN Department of Human Services Child Care Licensing Regulations.

Core Values/Ethical Conduct:

• The ability to interact with staff, child care educators, Network Management, community partners and funders in a respectful and professional manner.
• The ability to create and embrace new ideas, creative problem solving, improve services and delivery methods.
• The ability to work cooperatively with staff, child care educators, Network Management, funders and community partners.
• The ability to be wise, accountable, and careful with use of resources and time.
• The ability to conduct oneself with honesty, reliability, and fairness, holding to our code of ethics.

Responsibilities:

• Researching and staying current on best practices of child care small business development

• Facilitate and/or participate in Train the Trainer and/or Supplemental Trainings as requested by the Network or DHS

• Training Network Management Staff and/or local CCR&R staff on those topics

• Training CCR&R staff, DHS staff, and other CCDF partners or funder-requested groups

• Attending CCR&R Partner Meetings

• Networking within the community to educate and raise awareness of the importance and benefits of becoming a licensed childcare provider

• Demonstrating support of direct supervisor and network management to model integrity and professionalism.

• Consistently upholding network expectations

• Committing to and demonstrating leadership development

• Demonstrating an understanding of and commitment to upholding Signal Center’s Core Values of respect, integrity, teamwork, innovation, and stewardship

• Submit data on TA, TTA and training within 3 days of when the service was delivered

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.Support Child Care Agencies and Directors

• Develop and maintain relationships within the child care community

• Provide training, technical assistance and support to child care directors on small business development

• Facilitate peer learning groups focusing on small business topics for directors

• Provide prioritized targeted technical assistance and/or training in response to business related referrals from DHS or other CCDF partners

• Must have Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in education, Early Childhood Education, Family child care or School-Age curriculum, Health Education or closely related field. Master’s Degree preferred.
• Two years minimum experience as a director of a child care.
• Three-five years experience in this or related field required.
• Must demonstrate a high level of initiative and the ability to work well independently.
• Must be a systems thinker that sees the broad picture, and works well in a collaborative environment.
• Physical examination and record of negative TB test results must be on file with Signal Centers.
• Dependable transportation, valid driver’s license and insurance required.

Signal Centers is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to affirm the dignity and worth of every person. It is, therefore, the policy of the organization to practice and ensure the fair and equitable treatment of all applicants and employees with respect to race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation or ability and promote the full realization of this policy through all employment practices.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $47,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: On the road

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