Join Our Team at The Children’s Forum: Empower Florida’s Early Learning Workforce
At The Children’s Forum, we are committed to ensuring that children across Florida grow and thrive in high-quality environments, and that families have the resources and support they need on their parenting journey. As a statewide not-for-profit organization, we empower those who care for and educate our children, with a special focus on the early learning workforce.
We are seeking a passionate and experienced early childhood professional to join our team as a T.E.A.C.H. Workforce Initiatives Specialist. This role is key in supporting the T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship Program, where you will provide career development counseling, oversee coursework, and offer ongoing support to participants and centers. You’ll also serve as a liaison between community colleges and other educational partners.
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage a caseload of T.E.A.C.H. participants, guiding them through the application process, reviewing documentation, and updating participant and center records in our databases.
• Generate and send correspondence to participants, while reviewing, tracking, and processing claims forms and invoices.
• Ensure quality control by making necessary corrections to documents and processes.
• Assist participants in achieving educational goals by providing support and oversight of their coursework.
• Maintain professional relationships with participants, childcare centers, community colleges, and other external stakeholders.
Job Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• At least 1 year of experience in an early childhood professional role.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (preference for bilingual Spanish speakers).
• Ability to effectively work with individuals from varying socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Proficient in data entry and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
Why Work at The Children’s Forum?
• PurposeDriven Impact: Play a vital role in improving the lives of children and families across Florida.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a passionate, diverse team dedicated to fostering growth in the early learning sector.
• Professional Growth: We offer continuous learning opportunities and support your personal and professional development.
If you’re a dedicated early childhood professional eager to support a mission-driven organization and make a meaningful difference, we would love to hear from you!
About The Children's Forum
As a statewide, not-for-profit membership organization, the Children’s Forum maintains an uncompromising vision to make Florida a state where children grow and thrive in quality environments and where families have access to information, resources, and options to assist them in their parenting roles. Through a broad array of programs, research and education, the Forum is committed to achieving our vision by targeting and supporting those who care for and educate our children daily; the early learning workforce. Our focus is connecting educators, children, and families to early learning services and supports, both within and beyond the classroom, to promote positive experiences and outcomes for young children in school and life... because kids can't wait.