Program Manager, MiEarly Apprentice

About the role

MiEarly Apprentice is a hub for educator talent. As MEWI's first Early Childhood Program Manager, you will play a critical role in launching MEWI’s inaugural programs and partnerships in the early childhood landscape.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate supports and manage relationships with partners, including higher education partners, Child Development Associate (CDA) providers, local workforce agencies, school districts, community-based providers, and others as needed
• In collaboration with Director, Programs, higher education partners, and CDA providers, design program(s) that are high quality and responsive to participants’ prior experience and current needs, including MEWI’s Early Childhood Educator Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP)
• Ensure participants have a high-quality experience by establishing systems for regular check-ins and coordination of supplemental supports with MiEarly Apprentice success navigators, including a system for Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTCC) supports for teacher certification candidates
• Regularly provide virtual and on-site coaching for RAP program participants and their mentors, in alignment with program design and outcomes
• Design and implement systems and processes for record keeping and data collection, in collaboration with partners, to ensure efficient program operations
• Develop and manage project plans that drive organizational and programmatic work; invest internal and external stakeholders in plans and holds them accountable to deadlines
• Design and implement communication tools including presentations and written reports to share knowledge and information with MEWI’s organizational and programmatic stakeholders
• Collaborate with MEWI leadership/team members and partners to ensure effective launch and execution of all early childhood-focused programs and additional programs, as needed
• Provide excellent customer service to several stakeholders in a wide variety of roles
• Perform other duties as assigned to support other MEWI projects and teammates with additional capacity during high volume periods of work

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university
• Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development, or a comparable area (preferred)
• 5+ years experience in the early childhood sector as a teacher, center director, and/or program administration
• Experience coaching and developing other ECE teachers towards measurable results
• Experience in program design and curriculum development
• Experience developing, using, and maintaining data collection and management tools and systems
• Experience and comfort conducting meetings and facilitating or supporting virtual presentations
• Proficient with software and technology including Zoom, Microsoft and/or Google suite
• (Preferred) Experience with Salesforce
• (Preferred) Experience in teacher preparation and/or higher education serving early childhood teacher candidates
• (Preferred) Has served in an early childhood systems-level role
• (Preferred) Experience supporting PreK classrooms in both Community-based organizations and school district settings
• (Preferred) Connections to local, regional, and/or statewide ECE partners