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The Tribal Early Childhood Regional TA Specialist provides high quality training and technical assistance (TTA) that improves the capacity of Tribal early childhood programs. The Early Childhood Education Specialist will support Tribal Child Care programs that reflect the diversity of languages and traditions that exist in American Indian and Alaska Native cultures. The programs are geographically diverse and provide comprehensive services to children and families that are culturally responsive and respectful of tribal sovereignty. The ideal candidate will have a background and experience in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Education, or Social Services. The Tribal Early Childhood Tribal TA Specialist will develop and provide TTA to a combination of Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) funded early childhood programs, with a focus on supporting effective CCDF administration, capacity building, and the full implementation of CCDF requirements. Specialists will...

Position Overview As part of MSU Extension (MSUE) and the Health and Nutrition Institute (HNI), this position provides leadership and expertise in nutrition and physical activity specifically within tribal nations and communities. Additionally, this position provides leadership to the Nutrition and Physical Activity (NPA) program and staff in counties within District 2, including Marquette, Alger, Schoolcraft, Luce, Mackinac, and Chippewa counties by providing coaching, training, and technical support.   In this position, you will coordinate with Tribal nations and communities to identify, design, implement and evaluate programs that are culturally relevant and resonate with community driven initiatives related to NPA education, policy, systems and environmental change activities. Through your leadership, you will foster relationships with Tribal nations across the state to explore the unique needs of Tribal populations related to nutrition education and physical...