Becoming an Approved MRTQ Trainer
If you have spent years developing expertise in early childhood or out-of-school time care — and you have experience helping others learn and grow — becoming an MRTQ PDN Approved Trainer is an opportunity to formalize that contribution and extend your impact across the field.MRTQ PDN Approved Trainers are professionals who bring deep field experience into the classroom and online learning environment. They play an essential role in Maine's early childhood professional development system and in the delivery of the Core Knowledge Training Program.
The Role of an Approved Trainer
MRTQ PDN Approved Trainers act as representatives of Maine Roads to Quality. Approved Trainers create positive learning environments for adult learners, deliver content using evidence-based adult learning methods, facilitate the exchange of ideas in the classroom and online, and provide support to providers working through their coursework as needed.
Qualifications and Requirements
To be considered for approval as an MRTQ PDN Trainer, applicants must meet the following qualifications:
- Active membership in the Maine Roads to Quality Registry
- A Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field
- A minimum of five years of professional experience relevant to the Core Knowledge Areas
- A minimum of twelve hours of experience delivering training for early care and education practitioners
- Completion of MRTQ PDN's 18-hour online training — Engaging in Professional Development with Adult Learners
- Agreement to participate in the MRTQ PDN Training Quality Assurance System and all related evaluation activities
- A commitment to accruing 45 hours of professional development every three years to maintain approved trainer status
How to Apply
Maine Roads to Quality is committed to cultivating a strong and experienced trainer network. We welcome applications from professionals with demonstrated field experience and content expertise who are prepared to facilitate our catalog of online trainings.Applications are reviewed twice per year — in the fall and in the spring. If your qualifications and content expertise align with our current needs, a member of our training team will be in touch.
Questions about the application process or trainer qualifications? Contact our Training Team at mrtq.training@maine.eduor call 1-888-900-0055.