Professional Development Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Early Head Start / Head Start Education Manager, the Staff Development Coordinator is responsible for recruiting / staffing / onboarding, monitoring, and facilitating training and professional development opportunities for all staff. The staff development coordinator will collaborate with all levels of management within Child and Family Services to ensure that Head Start Program Performance Standards requirements are met. The staff development coordinator works with a team to plan professional development opportunities for staff, partners with internal and external stakeholders and ensures that staff meets annual childcare licensing and Head Start Program Performance Standards requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assess training needs and develop, conduct, and / or arrange training as needed, including pre-service and in-service training sessions.

Create and monitor agency training plan. Identify, develop, and provide additional training as determined by surveys, emergent early learning competencies, and other agency needs.

Collaborate with managers to ensure mandatory training is included in the annual training plan.

Collaborate with Education Coordinators to ensure that annual training for classroom staff meets Head Start Program Performance Standard and state licensing mandates.

Collaborate with Education Coordinators in support of monitoring the CDA process and identifying training hour requirements for staff and manage, oversee, and follow up with CDA Individual Professional Development Plans, data entry, and Child Plus monitoring reports. Works directly with Center Directors, Managers, and Supervisors.

Assist and respond to inquiries and questions from applicants, managers, supervisors, and employees; evaluate appropriate human resources policies, procedures, and processes.

Assists with scheduling interviews, processing new hires, and coordinating the onboarding process.

Organize and prioritize work assignments and coordinate various activities, with good attention to detail and the ability to deal with conflicting priorities and deadlines.

Maintain knowledge of the current trends and research in early childhood education.

Coordinate response to action items / follow-up activities as appropriate.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

BA / BS or MA in Early Childhood Education, Business Administration, Leadership, Non-profit Administration, or a closely related field.

Minimum of 2 years' experience in the management of staff development / HR practices.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards and Texas Minimum Standards.

Demonstrate leadership skills; ability to plan, monitor, and manage training logistics; effective problem solving; interpret and implement current policies and procedures.

Additional supervisory and administrative experience is desired.

Knowledge of Adult Learning Theory and demonstrated teaching and / or training skills

Strong project management and time management skills; highly organized and detail-oriented

Ability to set and revise policies and procedures

Advanced computer skills required and knowledge of Microsoft Office

Ability to effectively interact with and relate to diverse staff and families

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Bilingual abilities are a plus

Must be able to pass a pre-employment and / or periodic physical examination, TB skin test, and complete background check every 24 months