POSITION SUMMARY 

Under the leadership of the Director, Program Initiatives & Education, this position has accountability for implementing the ELCHC’s education initiatives & policies including IACET accreditation process & procedures, early childhood education workforce initiatives, VPK Quality Improvement System and the ELCHC’s strategic plan for training. Liaise with team members and community partners to ensure providers are equipped with resources and professional development opportunities to enhance the level of early learning programs across the county. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Oversee the Training Support Specialist, Training Coordinator, and the Early Childhood Workforce Coordinator by ensuring those positions meet their goals and objectives 
• Foster the strategic design, development and implementation of innovative initiatives that promote the early childhood workforce 
• Develop a strategic plan to offer training and other resources to all providers in the early learning community 
• Manage the IACET accreditation process and ensure compliance with all the IACET standards. 
• Assess and augment professional development opportunities to ensure early childhood practitioners have access to evidence-based information, innovation and support enabling them to implement best practices in their centers 
• Provide guidance on federal and state law and Florida Administrative Code as it relates to the VPK Program 
• Assessment, Progress Monitoring System, and overall VPK Provider Quality Improvement system. 
• Work collaboratively with Program and Provider Support teams to implement the state’s Quality Improvement 
• System and provide targeted supports 
• Work collaboratively with other members of the Education team to ensure consistency 
• Work collaboratively with the Resource Development team to develop and implement appropriate strategies and programs to gain public exposure for ELCHC 
• Organize and execute events for providers 
• Represent the ELCHC at local, state, and national conferences and meetings 
• Support Director, Program Initiatives & Education 
• Perform other duties necessary to maintain the success of the organization, as determined by leadership 
• Implement and track the progress for Learning Management System (LMS) 
• Train and educate staff/provider community on LMS addition and updates 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

This position supervises the Education Support Team.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Ability to exemplify our Core Values.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in early childhood programs, to include in-classroom experience
• Minimum of 3 years’ leadership experience overseeing operations in a non-profit and/or social services environment 
• Proven ability to connect with a diverse population 
• Knowledge of Best-In-Class Customer Service techniques 
• Advanced organizational, analytical, project management, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills 
• Ability to provide consultation and technical assistance in a friendly, professional manner 
• Ability to navigate challenging situations and provide solutions 
• Ability to design, plan and provide competency-based training for adult learning styles 
• Familiarity with Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) preferred 
• MMCI experience preferred 
• This position requires successful completion of the level 2 background screening standards as set forth in s. 435.04, F.S. 
• Valid Florida Driver’s License and the ability to drive a passenger vehicle 
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred 
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Products 

Physical Activity/ Work Environment 

• Work Environment: This job operates in a general office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers/fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently interacts with staff, vendors, and the public in person and via telephone and email. 
• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to sit for prolonged periods, at a desk, utilizing a computer, reviewing online, and paper documents. The employee will also be required to lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.