WCWPDS Program Manager Early Childhood Education

50% Curriculum and instructor development

• In close collaboration with WCWPDS-UWM DCF and practitioner subject matter specialists plan and oversee cyclical curriculum revisions

• Create and direct process for identifying and making revisions needed on an intermittent basis

• Design and develop curriculum for both instructor-led and asynchronous online learning environments

• Develop and manage plans for curriculum projects including timelines milestones stakeholder communication and progress tracking

• Integrate instructional technologies into training curricula in ways that improve learner engagement and enhance learning effectiveness

• Plan and oversee instructor preparation orientation and ongoing development

• Design and manage forums for ongoing instructor development (Communities of Practice)

• Plan and administer ongoing process for observing and giving developmental feedback to instructors

• Advise WCWPDS-UWM leadership on trainer performance and contracting decisions

• Develop and administer a system for ensuring fidelity of instruction to curricular and program objectives

25% Internal and external stakeholder engagement

• Maintain regular communication with childcare and early childhood organizations and practitioners

• Develop system for routinely collecting feedback on curriculum and instruction from instructors participants and other stakeholders

• Develop collaborations with WCWPDS-UWM staff UWM faculty and other internal subject matter specialists

• Coordinate with WCWPDS-UWM administrative staff on scheduling housing materials/training modules and generating reports as needed

25% Recordkeeping and reporting

• In collaboration with WCWPDS-UWM and DCF staff administrative staff oversee and ongoing administration of training records and outcomes

• Oversee records of trainer qualifications and compliance with certification standards

• Provide regular reports to DCF on training outcomes and forecasts

• Recommend recordkeeping efficiencies as needed

Department: Helen Bader School of Social Welfare/Social Work/WCWPDS-UW Milwaukee

Target Salary: $75000 - $85000 Annual

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Adult Education Curriculum and Instruction InstructionalDesignorrelated social science/humanities discipline from an accredited college or university.

• At least2 years of experience as a practitioner or educator in a childcare early childhood education preschooleducationor child development field

• At least2 years of experience in adult education that includes developing or managing curriculumordeveloping/mentoring instructors

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1or moreyear(s)of experience selecting and using educational technologies to enhance learning and engagement

• 2or moreyears of experience collaborating with different professional groups

How to Apply:

Interested applicants are required to apply online and submit the following:

• Cover Letter

• Resume

PLEASE NOTE: Cover letters and resumes will need to be uploaded to the same area in the application.

In instances where the Search and Screen is unable to ascertain from the candidates application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will berequiredto provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.

The last day to submit your application is Thursday August 20.

Contact Information:

Adam Garcia - HR Coordinator

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