Professional Development
"I have grown as a teacher and MCCA has encouraged me to
expand my opportunities."
"The training and the workshops helped me improve myself."
"My director encouraged me to grow in my position."
-- Staff Comments from MCCA's Annual Staff Survey
At MCCA, child care can be your career, not "just a job:"
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Over half of our directors and assistant directors, and many of our
training specialists, began their careers as MCCA assistants or teachers;
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Over 40% of our full time staff have worked for MCCA for more than 5 years.
At MCCA you can grow professionally with:
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continuing education above and beyond State requirements through our
nationally recognized Training Institute;
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scholarships and discounts for the courses that assistants need to
advance to Senior Staff or Group Leader positions;
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a Staff Scholarship Fund to help pay for child-care related college courses;
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two staff professional development days, on Presidents' Day and Columbus
Day, dedicated to networking and sharing ideas as well as advancing
the field of child care as a whole.
MCCA provides opportunities for leadership:
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participation on MCCA committees and workgroups;
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involvement in child care advocacy efforts;
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mentoring opportunities for experienced staff.
MCCA rewards your educational achievements with the potential for:
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salary increases for earning the Child Development Associate Credential;
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salary increases for every year of college completed toward a degree;
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promotion from within, whenever possible.
