Professional Development Specialist

The Professional Development Specialist promotes best practices in child development and developmentally appropriate learning experiences that support the healthy, safe, and successful growth of children. They research, design, and deliver engaging professional development opportunities and provide consultation and guidance to child care centers, family child care providers, preschools, and families.

What You Will Do

Provide technical assistance and coaching to child care providers, educators, parents, and other caregivers, offer KDHE-approved in-service and pre-service professional development opportunities, respond to and coordinate data collection requests, and use the Statewide Data System (Cape) to facilitate registration and manage participant records.

Why It Might Be a Fit

If you are committed to professional growth, enjoy sharing your expertise, and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young children, this role may be a good fit for you.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in child development, early childhood education, or a closely related field
• At least three years of experience working with young children, with a minimum of one year in a child care setting
• Experience working with adults (e.g. training, coaching, mentoring, or leading and providing support to caregivers/teachers)
• One to three years of related experience
• Working knowledge of standard practices and procedures
• Child care licensing regulations
• Cape Trainer approval process
• Core competencies, CDA process, and accreditation systems for both center and home-based programs
• Environmental Rating Scales, CLASS, and Developmentally Appropriate Practice
• Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency
• Ability to work with a diverse client population
• Good interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills
• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to complete projects in a timely manner and to multi-task

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical/Dental/Vision plans
• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan
• 9 paid holidays each year
• Much more!