Professional Development Manager

Professional Development Manager

The Early Childhood Resource Center in Canton, Ohio is recruiting for a Professional Development Manager to oversee the delivery of high-quality professional development and technical assistance for early childhood professionals.

This role provides direct coaching and training, supervises Early Childhood Specialists, ensures grant deliverables are met across designated counties, and manages key operational functions that support the Professional Development team.

Job duties include:

• Supervising Early Childhood Specialists and ensuring consistent, high quality service delivery.
• Coordinating team work plans, caseloads, and alignment with agency and grant priorities.
• Responsible for all office supply ordering and inventory management.
• Providing on-site coaching and support to child care teachers and administrators, guiding them through curriculum implementation, lesson planning, Step Up to Quality (SUTQ) requirements, and Ohio Department of Children and Youth (DCY) licensing standards.
• Developing and delivering engaging training sessions both in person and virtually, equipping educators with tools and strategies to succeed.
• Conducting classroom observations and assessments to help teachers grow in their practice.
• Supporting professional career pathways through the Ohio Child Care Resource & Referral Association (OCCRRA).
• Managing grant initiatives designed to enhance child care learning experiences.
• Administering the Child Development Associate training and related provider services as needed.
• Developing and providing professional development opportunities and technical assistance on developmentally appropriate practices for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-agers, consistent with the Birth to Kindergarten Early Learning and Development Standards and Common Core standards.
• Assessing training needs of early childhood professionals and developing training modules to meet the identified needs.
• Consulting with child care administrators and providing technical assistance on the rules and regulations of the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and Ohio's Step Up To Quality rating system.
• Helping child care providers find Ohio Approved training that supports their professional development plan and Step Up To Quality requirements.
• Providing environmental assessments, including ECERS, ITERS, SACERS, and/or FCCERS, and developing strategies for improving environments.
• Providing technical assistance to early childhood educators participating in Child Development Associate and associate's degree programs.
• Facilitating meetings and professional development opportunities on early childhood issues and best practices.
• Providing services to and managing a caseload of providers based on their needs and service deliverables.
• Providing technical assistance to providers opening new child care businesses.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood or related field.
• A firm knowledge of early childhood education and workforce development.
• Experience with adult training and/or career counseling.
• Ability to manage multiple projects from inception through evaluation.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively.
• Computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume with the online application. Salary range: $55,000 - $58,000.