Early Childhood Bilingual Training and Technical Assistance Associate II

EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CENTER (EDC)

EDC is one of the world’s leading nonprofit research and development firms. EDC designs, implements, and evaluates programs to improve education, health, and economic opportunity worldwide. Collaborating with both public and private partners, we strive for a world where all people are empowered to live healthy, productive lives.

EDC’s approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion is grounded in EDC’s commitment to respect the dignity of each individual. EDC has a commitment to promoting equity and access to high quality education and health services that contribute to thriving communities where people from diverse backgrounds learn, live, and work together. EDC expresses its commitment to increasing equity through its strategies, services and products, which contribute to building capacity and transforming lives.

The Center for Early Learning Professionals has an opening for a Bilingual Training & Technical Assistance Associate II, reporting to the Technical Assistance Manager, in Warwick, Rhode Island. This is a hybrid role that requires a combination of time in office, in the field, and remote work from home.

The Center for Early Learning Professionals is operated by Education Development Center (EDC).  EDC has extensive experience supporting the work of early childhood professionals in Rhode Island. Our staff has deep knowledge and expertise in early learning and development, early childhood program management, technical assistance, and adult learning. We are former child care and public school preschool teachers, early intervention specialists, program administrators, and adult educators. In addition to our regular staff, the Center is supported by a pool of highly experienced subject matter experts who have long worked with Rhode Island’s early learning programs. More information about the Center for Early Learning Professionals can be found here.

The person in this position is expected to communicate clearly and courteously; to develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, consultants, collaborators, co-workers, field sites, and funders; and to work respectfully with EDC colleagues. The job requires adherence to EDC policies & procedures.

Under general guidance, the Bilingual Training & Technical Assistance Associate II participates in complex projects to provide professional development training and technical assistance, including:

• Leading facilitation of adult learning and web-based learning
• Facilitating group discussions and presenting content both virtually and face-to-face
• Providing direct one-on-one and group technical assistance to child care providers and programs
• Enagaging in continuous quality improvement of individual and team service delivery
• Proactively outreaching to providers and programs to initiate technical assistance services
• Disseminating information

This position requires educational achievement; excellent writing skills; demonstrable initiative, creativity, and flexibility; ability to work independently and effectively in groups; and strong interpersonal & organizational skills.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree and 7-10 years of related experience

Other skills/experience:

• Bilingual (English & Spanish) 
• Strong multimedia technology skills
• Ability to work independently while adhering to performance expectations 
• Knowledge and experience working with RI systems such as RI BrightStars Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS), RI Workforce Knowledge and Competencies (WKCs), RI Department of Human Services Child Care Licensing, and other child care agencies/systems as applicable

Preferred education and skills/experience:

• Master's degree or teacher certification or equivalent combination of training and education in a related field
• Prior project leadership or supervisory experience

EDC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce and ensuring an equitable and highly inclusive work environment. EDC is a smoke-free workplace, and offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Research shows that individuals from historically marginalized groups find themselves meeting many of the criteria of a job posting, yet doubting if they should apply. At EDC, we value and strive for a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.  Equity and excellence are inseparable.  If you meet some of the preferred requirements but not all of them, and feel aligned with our vision and mission, we encourage you to apply.

Total Rewards:

EDC offers the following comprehensive benefits package for all eligible employees:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• Generous vacation benefits for full- and part-time employees
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition and transportation reimbursement
• Robust retirement plan with TIAA/CREF (Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association/College Retirement Equities Fund)
• Paid sick time and up to 16 hours of personal time annually
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program

This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of approximately $66,000 to $80,000.  Salary offers are made based on market analysis and internal equity.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the EDC job opportunities website as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by e-mailing Liz Christensen or by calling her at 800-225-4276 or 617-618-2329.