About this role
Join a Team Where Your Work Truly Makes a Difference!
Safe Children, Stable Families, Successful Lives.
At CMCS (Cardinal McCloskey Community Services) , our mission is to protect, empower, and promote independence for at-risk children and families, as well as individuals with developmental disabilities, through quality community-based services.
We are currently seeking a passionate and experienced Director of Professional Development to join our Head Start Program .
In this leadership role, you will be responsible for coordinating and developing professional development initiatives for staff across various program models, including Early Head Start (EHS), Head Start (HS) Center-Based Programs, Home-Based Programs, Family Child Care (FCC), DOE Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK), and the Family Child Care Network (FCCN). The Director of Professional Development will collaborate with other agency divisions to support organization-wide learning initiatives and will oversee monthly monitoring and fiscal reporting of all ECED professional development budgets.
Responsibilities
- Develop educational and training plans to provide on-site support for all employees and providers within the ECED Division.
- Develop and implement coaching plans in collaboration with CLASS Coaches to support staff requiring additional training and professional development.
- Assist with preparation for divisional CLASS reviews.
- Organize, develop, and manage the professional development calendar for ECED staff across all program areas.
- Monitor and maintain the Training & Technical Assistance (TT&A) Budget, ensuring timely vendor payments.
- Identify and recommend staff for professional conferences and development opportunities.
- Provide monthly TT&A budget updates to the Senior Administrative Director of ECED and the Chief Education Impact Officer.
- Collaborate with the CMCS Professional Development Team to create ECED-specific training topics and implement agency-wide training initiatives.
- Oversee and administer ECED educational assessment databases, including:
Teaching Strategies Gold
- Aspire
- ChildPlus
- Aggregate, analyze, and report child outcome data.
- Track and monitor all divisional and agency-mandated trainings, including the required 15 hours of ECED training.
- Assist with OPP planning.
- Coordinate the ECED Self-Assessment process in partnership with the Senior Administrative Director of ECED.
- Coordinate the ECED School Readiness Committee with the Senior Administrative Director of ECED.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the management team and the Senior Vice President of ECED.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Training, Early Childhood Education, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience.
- Knowledge and experience in the philosophy and practices of:
Head Start
- Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK)
- Early Childhood Education
- Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP)
- Experience working with:
ACS
- ACF
- DOE
- DOHMH
- CACFP
- Experience collaborating effectively with parents and children.
- Previous classroom teaching experience preferred but not required.
- Valid CLASS Observer Certification preferred but not required.
- Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
- Experience with data management, educational assessment systems, and program evaluation preferred.
CMCS Offers
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 3 Weeks Paid Time Off in August
- 12 Paid Sick Days Per Year
- 19 Paid Holidays Per Year
- $7,500 per year Educational Assistance (tuition, books, certification exams, and more) - eligible upon hire
- 3 Personal Days Per Year
- Paid Time Off in December, February, and April when school is closed
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
Make a Difference Every Day
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and become part of a compassionate, dedicated team, apply today and start your journey with CMCS!
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