Manager, Education

Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County•Tampa, FL

5d•$55,602 - $83,403•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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
Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Products

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) preferred
MMCI experience preferred
Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred

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