Director of Profesional Development

cmcs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

3 Weeks Paid Time Off in August

12 Paid Sick Days Per Year

19 Paid Holidays Per Year

Educational Assistance $7,500/year

Job summary

CMCS (Cardinal McCloskey Community Services) seeks a Director of Professional Development to lead staff education across ECED programs, including Head Start, UPK, and FCC, while coordinating budgets, data systems, and agency-wide learning initiatives.

You will coach staff, prepare for CLASS reviews, manage training calendars, and collaborate with cross‑department teams to strengthen program quality and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Training, Early Childhood Education, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience.
• Knowledge of Head Start, UPK, ECE, and DAP practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop education and training plans for ECED staff across all program areas.
• Collaborate with CLASS Coaches to design coaching plans for staff development.
• Monitor ECED budget and ensure timely vendor payments.
• Coordinate ECED training topics and agency-wide initiatives.
• Oversee ECED data systems and analyze child outcome data.
• Track and report mandatory ECED trainings and hours.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Staff coaching

Budget management

Data analysis

UPK/Head Start knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Training/ECE or related field

Tools

Teaching Strategies Gold

Aspire

ChildPlus

Job description

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.
• a suitable combination of education and experience will be considered

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!