Child Care Small-Business Growth Specialist

Signal Centers; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental coverage

HSA

Dependent Care FSA

Group life insurance

Teladoc

EAP mental health

Disability insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Signal Centers is seeking an experienced Director or Owner of a Child Care Center to train and mentor NEW PROVIDERS. This role supports 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or closely related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Two years minimum experience as a director or owner 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.
• Dependable transportation, valid driver’s license and insurance for frequent travel.

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.

Skills

Initiative

Systems thinking

Independent worker

Collaborative

Professional conduct

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Early Childhood Education

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

Signal Centers is seeking an experienced Director or Owner of a Child Care Center to train and mentor NEW PROVIDERS. This role supports 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.