The Early Care and Education Workforce is a priority for the community. Early Care Professionals are essential to positive long-term outcomes by providing caring interactions and language-rich engaging opportunities for children necessary to prepare young children for school.
There is a need for well-qualified educators in the community. P.A.A.S.S.S. seeks to recruit and assist early childhood professionals in finding employment in high-quality programs.
All programs need teacher-qualified full and part-time child care professionals.
Director & Family Care Networks
Parents and Agencies Aligning for Stronger Support Systems values the role our professional educators bring to the community. The Directors and Family Care Providers are critical to the early learning landscape and part of having children ready for Kindergarten. We value their leadership, expertise, and care for children ages five and under.
Early Education Careers
The Early Care and Education Workforce is a priority for the community. Early Care Professionals are essential to positive long-term outcomes by providing caring interactions and language-rich engaging opportunities for children necessary to prepare young children for school.
Professional Resources
Mentorship Cohorts & Lunch-and-Learns
Supporting and strengthening our early childhood workforce is a community effort. Through free Lunch-and-Learn sessions, early childhood professionals can connect, learn, and build practical skills to support their work with young children and families.
All early childhood professionals are welcome to participate, and professional development hours are available.
“Upcoming Mentorship Cohort Opportunities” from Birth to Five IL
October’s opportunities are coming soon!

