Council Alumni Network (CAN) Regional Ambassador

The Council Alumni Network (CAN) is a community of engaged ECE stakeholders.

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Join CAN as a Regional Ambassador!

CAN Regional Ambassadors are participants interested in a leadership position in their local region. A CAN Regional Ambassador’s primary role is to help promote the importance of the CDA as part of a unifying framework, share best practices related to their work in the ECE industry, and encourage the use of the resources developed by the Council.

CAN Regional Ambassadors encompass early childhood professionals interested in a leadership position in their local region. A CAN Regional Ambassador’s primary role is to help promote the importance of the CDA as part of a unifying framework, share best practices related to their work in the ECE field, and encourage the use of the resources developed by the Council.

We are looking for participants who meet the following criteria: 

  • Leaders or Emerging Leaders in the ECE field 
  • Highly active and engaged community participants 
  • Individuals who identify with the Council & CAN Mission 
  • Emerging ECE Advocates 
  • Individuals who are excited about the ECE field and want to uplift their fellow peers 

Recruitment Efforts 

  • Apply now section on community platform 
  • Info section on Alumni Website with apply now link 
  • Invite highly engaged community participants in identified needed regions 
  • Outreach to current council partners and PDS/Gold Standard Trainers 

Tenure 

  • Ambassadorships are evaluated every 2 years 
  1. Current ambassadors are invited to extend their role for another 2 years based on evaluation 
  • The max number of years as an ambassador is 4 years 
  1. Can be extended if we cannot find another person to replace that ambassador 
  2. We want opportunities for other people to become ambassadors 

Cycles 

  • Accept applications annually April-August 
  1. Approvals should be completed by September 
  2. Training begins October to get new ambassadors ready by the new year 
  • Invitations are sent out on a rolling basis  
  1. On an as need basis 
  2. Approvals should be made one month after receiving the application to begin training and ambassador participation 
Region  # of Ambassadors  States 
Northeast  8  Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Vermont, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire Maine 
Southeast  6  Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Puerto Rico 
Midwest  6  Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota 
Southwest  4  Louisiana, Arkansas, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma 
West  8  California, Nevada, Colorado, Utah, Washington, Oregon, Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, Alaska, Hawaii 

Here are the minimum requirements and guidance for engagement:

Responsibility  Time Commitment Per Annum  Examples of Success 
Quarterly report to and termly meetings via teleconference with Alumni Community Manager  4 hours 
  • Regular attendance and participation at quarterly meetings 
Attending the Annual EELC or any local or national ECE conference (Virtual)  1 to 3 days 
  • Attending and actively participating in events and/or discussions, sessions, etc. 
  • Facilitating a presentation or webinar 
  • Participating on a panel or forum 
Regular outreach to participants within the region designated, feedback from that outreach and additional hours required to fulfill this role  15 hours 
  • Hosting or attending an event and sharing CDA information 
  • Conducting research or survey that broadly or specifically support Council products, mission and/or values on various platforms 
  • Mentoring an early educator 

CAN Regional Ambassadors benefit from the following:   

  • Recognition for participation in all the engagement opportunities listed above     
  • VIP access to Council events and products  
  • Council/CAN swag   
  • Increased distinguishability as a leader in the ECE profession  
  • Access to strategic networks   
  • Discounted registration for EELC  
  • Participation as a mentor to a fellow early educator  
  • Digital badge based on online engagement activity  
  • Discounted rates for Council products