What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Professional Development Specialist position at Child Care Group?
Make an Impact as a Texas Early Childhood Professional Development System Specialist
In Texas, the child care quality rating certification is called Texas Rising Star, which ChildCareGroup manages in the counties of Dallas, Bosque, Falls, Freestone, Hill, Limestone, McLennan, Jefferson, Hardin, and Orange counties. The Texas Early Childhood Professional Development System (TECPDS) is a statewide program designed to provide early childhood professionals with resources and tools to help them meet their professional development needs. TECPDS defines professional development as any opportunity that enhances the knowledge and skills of those working with young children, including training, education, and employment.
The Texas Early Childhood Professional Development System Specialist will be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for child care and early learning programs. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, providing orientations and training about the system, including the Texas Workforce Registry (WFR), setting up accounts, and offering simple technical assistance, such as uploading documents. The SME is also responsible for validating child care program staff training records, as well as managing their service delivery area Organizational Dashboard.
Why work for ChildCareGroup?
Founded in 1901, ChildCareGroup’s (CCG) mission is to champion a strong early childhood system that teaches children and parents, trains early childhood professionals, and assists families. ChildCareGroup believes that children do better as their parents do better. When families thrive, communities succeed.
ChildCareGroup offers a generous benefits package including Paid Parental Leave, (12) Company Holidays, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision and more!
You are a great fit for the role because you identify with the CCG SPIRIT, our core values:
SERVICE – Lead with a servant’s heart
PROFESSIONALISM – Perform our best every day
INTEGRITY – Do what is right
RESPECT – Treat each other the way we wish to be treated
INCLUSION – Value individual differences
TEAMWORK – Communicate and collaborate to achieve our goals
Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions
- Complete all required training, including Train the Trainer instruction
- Participate in all required meetings
- Become recognized as a Subject Matter Expert for TECPEDS
- Serve as a TECPEDS training records validator
- Provide Support and Technical Assistance to Child care programs and Texas Rising Star mentors and coaches
- Provide orientations and presentations about the System
- Assist child care programs with creating accounts, and uploading documents
- Linking their account to their school or the CLI Engage account
- Assisting Directors in uploading the previous and current years' training documentation
- Assist program directors in creating a system process for updating staff credentials and professional development achievements
- Ensure that accounts are up to date
- Provide guidance on career pathways
- Provide guidance to Texas Rising Star content area for initiatives
- Utilizing the system Organizational Dashboard in the system to connect certified trainers with the content area manager
- Review data for completeness and accuracy
- Perform other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent, Degree preferred.
- Three or more years’ experience in a position with similar experience
- Experience with computers and applications is a must
Travel and Compliance Requirements
- Must have a valid Texas driver's license.
- Driving record must comply with CCG's automobile insurance carrier requirements.
- Must have liability insurance coverage and reliable personal transportation.
- Ability to travel locally or out of town as required.
- Mileage reimbursement is offered when applicable.
- Must successfully meet all compliance background check requirements for federal funding throughout employment.
Physical Demands
- Work requires normal physical effort with minimal lifting requirements of items weighing up to 25 pounds
- Visual attention
- Manual dexterity/coordination
ChildCareGroup's Generous Health and Wellness Benefits
- Paid Parental Leave
- Short Term, Long Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance at no cost
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Telemedicine at no cost
- 401(K) with a company match
- Paid Time Off
- 12 Paid Company Holidays
ChildCareGroup is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
