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.


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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.
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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.
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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. 
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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.
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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.
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Job Boards for Job Seekers and Recruiters

MAISA, MIAEYC, Great Start to Quality, and Early On, host free job boards to support workforce development.

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