Regional Child Care Small-Business Coach & Trainer

Signal Centers; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, and Dental

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Signal Centers seeks an experienced Director/Owner of a childcare center to train and mentor NEW PROVIDERS across TN. This role supports referral, education, business and training needs for directors and their communities, helping open and sustain small childcare businesses.

The successful candidate will travel frequently within the TN region, demonstrate leadership, and ensure compliance with state regulations while promoting Signal Centers’ core values of respect, integrity, teamwork,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Early Childhood 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.
• Must demonstrate 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 for frequent travel within the service area.

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
• 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

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, or closely related field

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

Signal Centers seeks an experienced Director/Owner of a childcare center to train and mentor NEW PROVIDERS across TN. This role supports referral, education, business and training needs for directors and their communities, helping open and sustain small childcare businesses.

The successful candidate will travel frequently within the TN region, demonstrate leadership, and ensure compliance with state regulations while promoting Signal Centers’ core values of respect, integrity, teamwork,