Supporting those who Work with Children and Families with Technical Assistance

Technical assistance professionals work one-on-one with professionals to provide feedback and resources that help them improve the quality of care they provide. They might communicate via phone or email or even face-to-face. They demonstrate empathy and use their excellent communication skills to build relationships and introduce or expand on research-based teaching practices, business skills, and resources available to educators and administrators. 

The TEACH Program Specialist at Michigan AEYC plays a direct and vital role in the scholarship program’s success. This position is responsible for scholarship award processing, including the efficient handling of tuition and scholarship benefits processing. The TEACH Program Specialist conducts outreach and education efforts, actively engaging in communication with employers and potential scholarship recipients to promote awareness and participation. A key component of the role involves establishing relationships with early childhood coordinators at colleges across the state to facilitate academic pathways for scholarship recipients. Additionally, the TEACH Program Specialist provides education and career counseling to individuals and serves as a resource for statewide partners on all scholarship and education related inquiries.

To be hired as a TEACH Program Specialist, a candidate must have:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related degree.

• More information about specific qualifications for TEACH Program Specialist roles can be found by exploring Professional Level 3 on the MiRegistry Career Pathway.