CCRR Small Business Development Specialist

• Job Category Early Childhood Education
• Industry Early Childhood Education
• Employee Type Regular Full Time Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

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.

• Must have 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 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 for frequent travel within the service area.

• 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
• 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.

• The ability to consistently model our Core Values of Accountability, Community Impact, Compassion, Trustworthiness, and Teamwork
• 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.

We believe in supporting our employees and their families as they journey throughout life. Our commitment to our full-time staff includes the following benefits:

• A competitive benefits package with health, vision, and dental coverage, HSA, Dependent Care FSA, group life insurance, Teladoc (telemedicine), EAP mental health resources, and short & long-term disability options.
• Up to 4% matching 401(k) employer contribution, plus a 3% base contribution.
• Generous paid…