Job Summary

The Manager I, T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® NC Higher Education Liaison will work with North Carolina’s institutions of higher learning and the T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® NC Scholarship Program to promote and coordinate activities related to new workforce development strategies. These new strategies are aimed at addressing the workforce crisis by recruiting 250 new early childhood professionals to the field and include pathways such as apprenticeships, residency support, CDA (Child Development Associate) credentialing, and credit for prior learning. The job requires building and cultivating relationships with community colleges and 4-year colleges and universities across North Carolina and serving as liaison between these institutions of higher learning and the T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® NC Scholarship Program.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with North Carolina’s institutions of higher learning early childhood/child development departments to promote new workforce development strategies
• Work collaboratively with the T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Scholarship Program to promote scholarship models that support new workforce development strategies.

Special Skills

• Effective oral and written communication skills with internal and external clients
• Computer experience; knowledge of or demonstrated ability to learn File Maker Pro, Excel, Word, Powerpoint and web-based presentation software
• Attention to detail with ability to handle large volume of administrative work
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize work and travel schedule to balance administrative duties and outreach/recruitment activities.
• Knowledge of ECE higher education issues such as articulation and strategies to increase student success.
• Ability to work well with a diverse client population
• Professional appearance and demeanor

How To Apply

Please submit cover letter and resume to hr@childcareservices.org

Effective October 18, 2021, unless prohibited by law, CCSA will require all staff to certify that they are fully vaccinated in order to be employed.  Those who cannot get vaccinated for medical or religious reasons can request an accommodation where required by law.

CCSA Benefits

CCSA has a generous benefits package. Permanent employees that work at least 20 hours per week are eligible for benefits. Some of the benefits we offer include:

• Section 125 Cafeteria Plan
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employer contribution to 401k Retirement Plan
• Paid annual and sick leave
• 15 paid days of holiday leave
• Paid child Involvement Leave
• Paid discretionary leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Child Care Tuition payments
• And more…

CCSA also offers many fringe benefits. Some of the fringe benefits include:

• Commitment to diversity and equity
• Casual dress work environment
• Hybrid work schedules / flexible schedules
• Direct deposit
• Standing and emergency payroll advances
• Child Care Referral assistance
• And more…

CCSA has been awarded Living Wage Employer Certifications in Orange and Durham Counties, and is a Family Forward NC Certified Employer.