Preschool Development Grant Content Specialist - CLEE - UTK

University of Tennessee

51d • Remote

About The Position

The Content Specialist for the Preschool Development Grant (PDG) will play a key role in managing the development of high-quality content for the TN Early Learning Development Standards (TN-ELDS) and Pyramid Model trainings. This individual will have knowledge in early learning for children birth-5 and will research, design, and develop instructional materials and innovative learning solutions that address the needs related to high-quality preschool programs by collaborating closely with the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) and other partners to ensure alignment with program-specific needs and goals. On a daily basis, this person is responsible for designing and facilitating professional development and other instructional tools that effectively support project goals using a variety of technologies. This person is a negotiator, diplomat, coach, consultant, trainer, and data-based problem solver, but above all, a collaborator and communicator intimately familiar with preschool educational systems and how they can be improved. This position emphasizes content creation, design, and facilitation. This position will collaborate closely with CLEE’s Associate Director and PDG Program Coordinator. This is a home-office based, full-time, exempt University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) position. Participation in regular online meetings and training are required in order to collaborate with stakeholders. This person should be experienced in setting their own work schedule and taking the initiative to meet multiple stakeholder priorities. Travel throughout the state is a requirement for this position. This position is contract-funded; continuing employment will depend on continuous district participation and engagement and cannot be guaranteed for any length of time. Currently, the project is expected to conclude September 30, 2026.

Requirements

• Knowledge in early learning for children birth-5
• Familiarity with preschool educational systems and how they can be improved.
• Experience in setting their own work schedule and taking the initiative to meet multiple stakeholder priorities.
• Must be a negotiator, diplomat, coach, consultant, trainer, and data-based problem solver, but above all, a collaborator and communicator
• Participation in regular online meetings and training are required in order to collaborate with stakeholders.
• Travel throughout the state is a requirement for this position.

Responsibilities

• Managing the development of high-quality content for the TN Early Learning Development Standards (TN-ELDS) and Pyramid Model trainings.
• Researching, designing, and developing instructional materials and innovative learning solutions that address the needs related to high-quality preschool programs.
• Collaborating closely with the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) and other partners to ensure alignment with program-specific needs and goals.
• Designing and facilitating professional development and other instructional tools that effectively support project goals using a variety of technologies.
• Setting their own work schedule and taking the initiative to meet multiple stakeholder priorities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed