APRENDE Program Manager

CHESS•Santa Fe, NM

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The APRENDE Program Manager manages the early childhood teacher apprenticeship program operations and administration in their respective region. This position will be responsible for recruiting employers and students to join the APRENDE Early Childhood Teacher Apprenticeship Program. In addition to recruitment, this position will develop community partnerships and will work closely with students and faculty to support work-based learning in early childhood settings. The APRENDE Program Manager understands the needs of the early childhood workforce and the regulations associated with registered apprenticeships. They will work closely with state and community partners to ensure program sustainability and support. This includes providing training and assessment for participants. Must be committed to working with a diverse community. The APRENDE Program Manager is a regional position that covers Southern New Mexico and is based in of Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Requirements

Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and data.
Ability to prepare and maintain clear and accurate records and reports for program compliance.
Business level knowledge of Microsoft and job-related software programs.
Skill in decision making and problem solving.
Ability to communicate with diverse students, employers, community members
Ability to work with a variety of individuals representing different skills, attitudes, and disciplines among the college community.
Ability to travel to and from participant locations to provide observations, coaching, and training.
Ability to represent ECCOE at public meetings, conferences, and board meetings.
Ability to apply Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) to programs and procedures.
Bachelor's Degree.
3 years of related experience working in program management, non-profits, workforce development or early childhood.
Equivalent related experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.
Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in early childhood education or a related field.
Bilingual English/Spanish.
Experience working with early childhood teachers and students.
Experience with state, federal, and/or private foundation contracts and grants.
Experience with training and/or teaching adult learners.

Responsibilities

Manages all aspects of the teacher apprenticeship program in their region, including:
Collecting and analyzing data to build program reports
Participating in program evaluation and continuous quality improvement
Managing the recruitment and enrollment of apprentices
Managing the apprenticeship software (ApprentiScope) and supporting stakeholders with their access
Building and managing external employer partnerships
Understanding and following federal and state apprenticeship regulations
Working collaboratively with other ECCOE staff to integrate programs
Attaining and maintaining certification related to quality assessment tools
Providing training, technical assistance, and mentoring
Working with stakeholders on EC workforce development
Other duties as assigned