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GCCARD Head Start

EHS Teacher

Flint, MI · On-site

Early Childhood/Early Head Start Teacher Date Posted: 4/2/2026 Location: Genesee County, Flint MI ... Plans, implements and directs the educational and early learning experiences of preschoolers in a ...

GCCARD Head Start

EHS Teacher

Flint, MI

Plans, implements and directs the educational and early learning experiences of preschoolers in a ... Associates degree in child development, early childhood education, or equivalent course work and ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Head of Learning and Development, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Head of Learning and Development, you need expertise in instructional design, talent development, and organizational learning, typically supported by a relevant degree and substantial experience in L&D or HR leadership. Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS), e-learning platforms, and certifications like CPLP or SHRM-CP is often required. Outstanding leadership, strategic thinking, and strong communication skills set exceptional candidates apart. These competencies are vital for driving effective learning initiatives that align with organizational goals and foster workforce growth.

What are some of the main challenges faced by a Head of Learning and Development when implementing new training initiatives across an organization?

A Head of Learning and Development often faces challenges such as securing leadership buy-in, aligning training programs with business objectives, and ensuring consistent participation across departments. Additionally, they must adapt content to diverse learning styles and manage limited budgets or resources. Successful implementation also requires measuring the impact of initiatives and continuously refining strategies based on feedback and organizational needs.

What does a Head of Learning and Development do?

A Head of Learning and Development is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing training and professional development programs within an organization. They assess the training needs of employees, develop learning strategies, and ensure that staff have the necessary skills to meet business goals. This role often involves managing a team, collaborating with other departments, and measuring the effectiveness of learning initiatives. The Head of Learning and Development plays a crucial part in fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
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Early Head Start Family Educator

Early Head Start Family Educator

NORTHEAST MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE AGENCY, Inc.

Gaylord, MI • On-site

$20.64/hr

Full-time

Posted 7 hours ago

Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency rating

5.2

Company rating: 5.2 out of 10

Based on 11 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Description
About Us:
Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency, Inc. (NEMCSA) is a private, nonprofit Community Action Agency, whose Mission is to provide quality programs and services to strengthen and enhance the self-sufficiency of individuals, families and communities through the best use of human and financial resources, focusing on those who are experiencing an economic hardship.
What You'll Do:
  • The EHS home-based option is a method of service delivery that capitalizes on the home as the young child's primary learning environment. This position is responsible for planning and implementing a child development and family support program in the home-based setting.
  • The Early Head Start Home Visitor (Home Visitor) must demonstrate relationship-based practices when working with children and their families. The Home Visitor works with peers to facilitate the group socialization experience (parent-child playgroup) at the Early Head Start center. Programming also involves providing parenting education and connecting families to health and social services including providing early intervention service coordination where assigned.
  • Plan and implement an early education curriculum (birth to three) in the home and center setting while placing an emphasis on the parent-child relationship;
  • Provide a prenatal curriculum to pregnant women including accessing prenatal care from a health care provider;
  • Conduct screening and ongoing assessment of children and demonstrate the ability to use this information to plan the curriculum to be responsive and to support each child's pattern for development and learning. Activities in all developmental domains should be outcome based and purposeful;
  • Promote child and family literacy to include offering literacy and language experiences in the home and at the center;
  • Support the families' ability to use the home and everyday routines as the child's primary learning environment;
  • Conduct weekly 90-minute home visits to young children and their families;
  • Provide a healthy and safe environment at the EHS center that encourages play, exploration and learning;
  • Demonstrate basic safety and handling techniques (universal precautions), emergency procedures, and prevention of communicable and infectious diseases; and assume general responsibility for overall maintenance of the program site;
  • Provide child development and parenting information to families;
  • Monitor and educate parents with regard to children's health status, including medical follow-up, physical health, dental health, mental health, and nutritional intake.
  • Maintain confidentiality and code of ethics at all times.

Requirements
What We'll Love About You:
  • Minimum of home-based CDA credential or comparable credential, or equivalent coursework as part of an associate's or bachelor's degree and one year experience in childcare or early childhood setting or working with families with young children is required.
  • Associates Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education or related field Bachelors Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education or related field is preferred.
  • Employees in this position must possess reliable transportation, a valid Michigan driver license, and CPR and First Aid Certificates. A Family Service Worker, CDA, Parents as Teachers Educator, or PITC credential is preferred and may be required once hired.
  • Reliable transportation and a valid Michigan driver license are required.

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