Professional Development Specialist

Summary

Are you passionate about early childhood education and professional development?
Join VTAEYC and help us advance equity and excellence in early childhood education across Vermont!
As a Professional Development Specialist, you will play a vital role in supporting early childhood educators and fostering high-quality learning opportunities. You'll collaborate with network leaders, coordinate impactful training programs, and assist in organizing the VTAEYC Annual Conference.

Duties

Principal Responsibilities:
Training and Support:

• Provide technical assistance and support for network leaders.
• Evaluate and implement evidence-based training and professional development options.

High-Quality Trainings:

• Organize high-quality trainings based on identified common service requests.
• Order and manage materials for VTAEYC trainings
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop relevant and impactful training content.
• Coordinate professional development opportunities for early childhood educators, including securing events and instructors.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation of professional development hours for participants.
• Identify and liaise with trainers, ensuring their payment and compliance with organizational requirements.
• Manage registration processes for professional development events, including online registration systems and attendee communications.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with partner organizations to enhance professional development offerings.
• Collaborate with internal teams to promote professional development opportunities effectively.
• Assist in the development and implementation of strategies to improve the quality and accessibility of professional development offerings.
• Stay informed about industry trends and best practices related to professional development in early childhood education.

VTAEYC Annual Conference

• Assist in the planning and execution of the VTAEYC Annual Conference, ensuring a successful and engaging event.
• Coordinate logistics, speakers, and program content for the conference.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Commitment to VTAEYC?s mission
• Commitment to adhere to the following NAEYC Position Statements: Code of Ethical Conduct and Advancing Equity in Early Childhood Education
• Bachelor's degree in education, business administration, or a related field or equivalent experience preferred.
• Proficiency in using multiple online platforms, including Google Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adapt to new and nuanced technologies.
• Previous experience in coordinating events, preferably in a professional development or education setting.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide exceptional customer service to diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of early childhood education principles and best practices is a plus.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for conferences and events.

Character Traits

• Self-motivated
• Good judgment
• Detail-oriented
• People-oriented
• Accountable
• Adaptable

Benefits

Compensation & Benefits

• PTO including vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Health insurance premium contribution
• 100% paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Access to dental and vision insurance
• Access to dependent care benefit
• Employer contribution to retirement
• Laptop provided
• VTAEYC will provide a $75/month stipend for cell phone and home office expenses.
• Mileage for work purposes will be reimbursed at the federal rate.

Work Remotely

This is a remote position

About Us

The Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children (VTAEYC) advances equity and excellence in early childhood education with early childhood educators as our foundation. VTAEYC is the state affiliate of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the nation?s largest membership organization of early childhood education professionals. As a membership organization with a growing staff, a dedicated Board, and a collaborative approach, VTAEYC provides resources and advocates for policies that move early childhood education forward now and for the future.

Learn more about us through our Mission, Vision, and Values, here