CCRR Small Business Development Specialist

About the role

Are you an experienced Director or Owner of a Child Care Center? This is your opportunity to train and mentor NEW PROVIDERS! 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. This position must live in and travel frequently throughout the assigned TN region.

Responsibilities

• 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.