Overview

Explore your passion with us! 

Founded in 1988, Child Development Schools is headquartered in Austin, TX operating over 260 childcare centers in 11 states. Our three early childhood education brands are Childcare Network, Sunrise Preschools, and My Small Wonders. We proudly provide quality care and developmental education to over 30,000 children aged six weeks to twelve years. 

We have a great opportunity for an ECE Training Specialist to join our growing company!

The ECE Training Specialist develops and delivers company training programs and workshops for classroom teachers using a combination of virtual, in-school, live coaching/training as well as after-hours group training. This position identifies skill or knowledge gaps among classroom teachers and develops training content in response to identified training needs. Selects training materials, tools and delivery methods based on topics. Facilitates Train the Trainer program to equip classroom teachers with the knowledge and skills needed for the desired impact/outcomes.

Requirements

• 1-3 years experience in early chilldhood education; experience in developing and delivering training content
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Business, Human Resources, or any other related field
• Ability to develop and mentor others
• Ability to work collaboratively with different departments within the organization
• Ability to manage and work with diverse employees and customers
• Excellent customer service skills
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills
• Ability to problem-solve complex issues
• Solid planning and organizational skills
• Exceptional presentation skills
• Ability to travel independently on a weekly basis (Multi-state travel required) to include some nights/weekends

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Child Development Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains course content, manuals, or other training materials; training programs may typically include topics such as supervisory/management training, work skills training, team building, and communications
• Coordinates guest trainers or subject matter experts (SMEs)
• Assesses the impact of training programs by measuring employee understanding of the subject matter
• Monitors the effectiveness of training for classroom teachers using individual or group performance results
• Collects feedback on sessions from attendees to use for future improvements to content and presentation
• Contributes to new training program design and existing program enhancements
• Map out training plans for individual employees
• Facilitate learning through a variety of delivery methods, including classroom instruction, virtual training, and on-the-job training
• Track and report on training outcomes
• Maintain employee training records

Our Benefits Provide:

• Discounts up to 50% off childcare tuition
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance plans
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Leave
• Free access to online training
• Education assistance to pursue your degree
• 401K plan savings and investment plan with employer contribution