Explore a Career Supporting those Working with Children and Families
There are many exciting and rewarding roles in the early childhood and school age care and education ecosystem. A combination of experience in the field, training, and education blend together to qualify professionals for roles that support those providing direct care for children. Learn more below.
Technical Assistance Roles
Technical Assistance Specialists provide support by observing professionals in their setting and providing feedback on how they can improve the quality of care they provide. They might also assist professionals with quality improvement through credential and degree support and attainment.Explore Technical Assistance Roles
Professional Development Roles
Continuous education is incredibly important to ensure that the care and support provided to children and families remains in line with current best practices, updated research-based standards, and changes to health and safety recommendations.Explore Professional Development Roles
Higher Education and Research Roles
Higher Education Faculty provide immense value to the field of early childhood care and education. While many roles within the field do not require a degree, higher education coursework grounds best practices in research and tradition.Explore Higher Education and Research Roles
Licensing and Program Assessment Roles
Local, state, and federal laws are safeguards that ensure programs provide care that ensures the health, safety, and development of the children in their care.Explore Licensing and Program Assessment Roles
Partner Program Management Roles
Managers at programs like Great Start to Quality and Michigan AEYC ensure professionals have access to resources that ensure high quality care and education.Explore Partner Program Management Roles
Job Boards for Job Seekers and Recruiters
MAISA, MIAEYC, Great Start to Quality, and Early On, host free job boards to support workforce development.
Financial Supports
Learn about financial supports available to support your career development goals.
Use Self-Assessments for Career Guidance
Use self-assessments to understand how your skills and interests might align with career opportunities.
Explore Career Opportunities
Learn more about careers in the early childhood and school age care and education field.