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Educationdevelopmentcenter

Training & Technical Assistance Associate II

Salary$70k – $85k
LocationWarwick, RI, us
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
DepartmentUSD - Early Childhood
Company size501–1,000 people
First seen4d ago
Last seen20h ago
Company Description
Education Development Center (EDC) is a global nonprofit that works with partners to advance every person’s journey to learn, work, and be well. For more than 65 years, EDC has partnered with communities, governments, and private sector to improve education, workforce development and health outcomes.
By combining interdisciplinary expertise with real-world experience, EDC works across these pillars to design, implement, and scale evidence-based solutions that help partners address complex challenges and create lasting change.
Founded in 1958, EDC today brings together a global team working across the United States and around the world. Our diverse portfolio of programs is supported by federal agencies, philanthropic foundations, multilateral institutions, and corporate partners.
Job Description
The Center for Early Learning Professionals is seeking a full-time Training and Technical Assistance Associate II for its RI Pre-K PDTA project, reporting to the Project Director.
The Center for Early Learning Professionals serves as the state of Rhode Island’s hub for professional development and technical assistance for early childhood education workforce professionals and pre-licensed and licensed childcare programs including Center-based, home-based and school age/out of school time, as well as Rhode Island’s RIDE-funded RI Pre-K programs. The Training and Technical Assistance Associate II is responsible for building capacity in state-funded RI Pre-K classrooms and programs. This position provides individual and small group technical assistance, facilitates professional development opportunities, and supports RI Pre-K programs as they complete grant deliverables. Through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, the Training and Technical Assistance Associate II identifies short- and long-term quality improvement goals for RI Pre-K staff, classrooms, and programs.
This position requires regular, in-person site visits throughout Rhode Island and in-person meetings and professional development events. While there are opportunities for this position to complete some tasks remotely, the position requires on-site presence to meet contract deliverables.
You Will
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Cultivate relationships with RI Pre-K program staff and provide technical assistance at both the classroom and program level.
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Develop and facilitate professional development series that are responsive to program needs and funder requirements.
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Analyze data related to program quality and collaborate with RI Pre-K staff and other key stakeholders to develop and support quality improvement goals.
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Support timely submission of RI Pre-K grant deliverables.
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Travel to specific sites regularly.
Qualifications
Education
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Master’s degree or teacher certification or equivalent combination of training and education in a related field preferred
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Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field required
Skills & Experience
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With a Master’s degree, 5 – 8 years related experience in the disciplinary area, social science, or public health research, education, training, curriculum design, consulting, organizational development, or administrative management, including solid experience with computer applications, instructional design, and internet research
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With Bachelor’s degree, 7 – 10 years related experience (as above)
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Prior project leadership or supervisory experience
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Familiarity working with RI systems such as RI BrightStars Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS), RI Department of Human Services Child Care Licensing, and other child care agencies/systems as applicable
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Multimedia technology skills
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Ability to work independently while adhering to performance expectations
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Knowledge of RI State Pre-K and related systems preferred
Travel
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Ability to travel regularly to specific sites in Rhode Island
Additional Information
Legal
EDC affirms its steadfast commitment to uphold the highest standards of conduct, ensuring the protection of all individuals from misconduct, and maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards any violation of these rights. Safeguarding refers to the measures and practices put in place to protect individuals, particularly vulnerable groups, from harm, abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship. At this time, the EDC is unable to support employment-based visa sponsorship.
Benefits
EDC is a smoke-free workplace, and offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits.
Total Rewards:
EDC offers the following comprehensive benefits package for all eligible employees:
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Health, dental, and vision insurance
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Paid holidays
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Generous vacation benefits for full- and part-time employees
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Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
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Pre-tax transport benefit
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Robust retirement plan with TIAA/CREF (Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association/College Retirement Equities Fund)
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Paid sick time and personal time annually
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Parental leave
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Employee assistance program
The starting full-timebase salary range for this position is $70,000 - $85,000.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the EDC job opportunities website as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by e-mailing [email protected] or by calling 202.572.3781.
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