The Early Childhood (EC) Policy Manager specializing in early care and education will be responsible for conducting research, developing policy recommendations, and providing support for programs and policies aimed at improving access to high-quality early care and education. This role will focus on examining and enhancing the current landscape of early care and education, with an emphasis on expanding access, improving quality, addressing disparities, and strengthening support for early care and education professionals.
The position requires collaboration with a variety of stakeholders to shape policies that support the development of both young children and early childhood professionals. Additionally, this role involves convening groups of stakeholders to foster collaboration and advance policy objectives. The position also provides legislative expertise by tracking and analyzing bills, engaging in legislative processes, and addressing key issues in the early childhood policy landscape.
The EC Policy Manager works with a highly collaborative team to increase awareness about critical early childhood issues and make meaningful progress in new early childhood policy and funding streams.
The position is critical in fulfilling the work of Zero to Five Montana to stabilize, innovate and build the early childhood system in the state so families and communities can thrive.
