POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Ready2Teach Director, the ECE Pathways & Employer Advisor will work directly with early childhood education programs to strengthen their business operations, workforce development practices, and organizational capacity. 

Managing a caseload of 30+ sites and supporting 60+ teachers and administrators, the Advisor provides individualized consultation, technical assistance, and training on topics such as business development, marketing, financial sustainability, leadership, wellness, and mentoring. This position also connects employers with new early childhood educators, attends workforce development events, and collaborates with partners to strengthen the ECE pipeline. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide high-quality business and workforce development consultation aligned with Ready2Teach and LAEP goals.
• Conduct site visits and provide tailored support to directors, administrators, and teachers to enhance program operations.
• Assist programs with business strategies including marketing, enrollment growth, budgeting, and operational efficiency.
• Facilitate workforce initiatives including mentoring, staff retention, and leadership development.
• Collaborate with employers to place Ready2Teach graduates in quality early childhood education programs.
• Plan and deliver training sessions on mentoring, business operations, marketing, and wellness.
• Support the Director in planning countywide convenings for ECE workforce development programs
• Represent Ready2Teach at ECE workforce events, conferences, and community meetings; connect with other workforce development professionals and ECE organizations hiring new teachers.
• Maintain accurate records of consultation activities, progress, and workforce outcomes.
• Collaborate with other R2T team members for comprehensive site and participant support.
• Prepare and submit regular progress reports to the Director, Ready2Teach.

QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

 Strong knowledge and experience in ECE program implementation  

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Applicants must have at least three (3) years of experience in early childhood education program administration, business consulting, workforce development, or a related field, including leadership, management, or supervisory experience at an ECE site within the past five (5) years.
• Strong understanding of business operations in early childhood education settings.
• Experience providing consultation or technical assistance to ECE programs.
• Ability to develop and deliver professional development training to diverse audiences.
• Cultural awareness and ability to navigate and promote sensitivity with issues of race and equity and knowledge of racial equity and racial justice in the context of public education.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and unwavering commitment to mission.
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Experience with managing education initiatives is highly valued.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Google, and other data systems. 
• Background or experience with 501c3 organization.
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to travel throughout Los Angeles County.