Manager, Education

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the leadership of the Director Program Initiatives & Education this position has accountability for implementing the ELCHCs education initiatives & policies including IACET accreditation process & procedures early childhood education workforce. This position will oversee the administration maintenance and continuous improvement of the Coalitions Learning Management System (LearnWorlds) ensuring an engaging accessible and user-friendly learning experience for educators providers staff and community partners.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the design development implementation and evaluation of high-quality professional learning opportunities delivered through in-person virtual hybrid and self-paced formats utilizing adult learning principles and evidence-based instructional design practices.
• Establish quality standards and oversee the development review and continuous improvement of training curriculum learning pathways assessments digital resources and instructional materials.
• Utilize program data participant feedback workforce trends assessment results and organizational priorities to identify professional development needs evaluate training effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with departments across the Coalition to assess training needs develop customized professional development solutions and ensure organizational initiatives are supported through effective learning opportunities.
• 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.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the Education team to ensure consistency
• Work collaboratively with the Marketing/Communication 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
• Foster innovation by identifying emerging trends best practices and new learning technologies that enhance professional development and strengthen the early childhood workforce.
• Develop strategic partnerships with local state and national organizations to expand professional learning opportunities and strengthen workforce development initiatives.
• Monitor departmental performance through data analysis performance metrics and reporting to evaluate outcomes identify opportunities for improvement and inform strategic decision-making.
• Support Director Program Initiatives & Education
• Perform other duties necessary to maintain the success of the organization as determined by leadership

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position supervises the Education Support Team.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education Education Instructional Design Adult Learning Educational Leadership Public Administration or a closely related field required; Masters degree preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in early childhood education workforce development professional learning or a related field including experience supervising staff and managing multiple projects.
• Demonstrated experience designing implementing and evaluating professional development programs across multiple delivery formats including in-person virtual hybrid and self-paced learning preferably within a Learning Management System (LMS).
• Strong knowledge of adult learning theory instructional design principles data analysis and continuous quality improvement with the ability to use data to identify workforce needs measure outcomes and inform strategic decision-making.
• Ability to exemplify our Core Values.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in early childhood programs to include in-classroom experience
• 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
• Familiarity with Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) preferred
• This position requires successful completion of the level 2 background screening standards as set forth in s. 435.04 F.S.
• Valid Florida Drivers License and the ability to drive a passenger vehicle
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred
• Intermediate/advanced 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 general 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 of time at a desk utilizing a computer and 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.