Training and Technical Assistance Associate II

Company Description

EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CENTER (EDC)

EDC is one of the world’s leading nonprofit research and development firms. EDC designs, implements, and evaluates programs to improve education, health, and economic opportunity worldwide. Collaborating with both public and private partners, we strive for a world where all people are empowered to live healthy, productive lives.

EDC’s approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion is grounded in EDC’s commitment to respect the dignity of each individual. EDC has a commitment to promoting equity and access to high quality education and health services that contribute to thriving communities where people from diverse backgrounds learn, live, and work together. EDC expresses its commitment to increasing equity through its strategies, services and products, which contribute to building capacity and transforming lives.

Job Description

The Center for Early Learning Professionals is operated by Education Development Center (EDC), a global nonprofit that advances lasting solutions to improve education, promote health, and expand economic opportunity. EDC has extensive experience supporting the work of early childhood professionals in Rhode Island. Our staff has deep knowledge and expertise in early learning and development, early childhood program management, technical assistance, and adult learning. We are former childcare and public school preschool teachers, early intervention specialists, program administrators, and adult educators. In addition to our regular staff, the Center is supported by a pool of highly experienced subject matter experts who have long worked with Rhode Island’s early learning programs.

EDC is hiring a full-time Training and Technical Assistance Associate II for its Center for Early Learning Professionals. The Training and Technical Assistance Associate II is responsible for building capacity in state-funded RI Pre-K classrooms and programs. The Training and Technical Assistance Associate II 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.

You will:

• Cultivate relationships with RI Pre-K program staff and provide technical assistance at both the classroom and program level.
• Develop and facilitate professional development series that are responsive to program needs.
• Analyze data related to program quality and collaborate with RI Pre-K staff and other key stakeholders to develop and support quality improvement goals.
• Support timely submission of RI Pre-K grant deliverables.
• Travel to specific sites regularly.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field

Skills & Experience:

• 7-10 years of related experience
• Knowledge of and experience with Rhode Island systems, such as BrightStars QRIS, RI Department of Human Services Child Care Licensing, and other child care systems as applicable.
• Familiarity with multimedia techniques

Preferred Education, Skills & Experience:

• Master's degree in a related field
• Knowledge of RI State Pre-K and related systems
• Some prior project leadership or supervisory experience

Additional Information

EDC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce and ensuring an equitable and highly inclusive work environment. EDC is a smoke-free workplace, and offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Research shows that individuals from historically marginalized groups find themselves meeting many of the criteria of a job posting, yet doubting if they should apply. At EDC, we value and strive for a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.  Equity and excellence are inseparable.  If you meet some of the preferred requirements but not all of them, and feel aligned with our vision and mission, we encourage you to apply.

Total Rewards:

EDC offers the following comprehensive benefits package for all eligible employees:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• Generous vacation benefits for full- and part-time employees
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition and transportation reimbursement
• Robust retirement plan with TIAA/CREF (Teac