Early Care & Education Training Specialist

Family Guidance Center; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Guidance Center of Alabama in Montgomery is seeking a Training Specialist to collaborate with the Education and Training Program Director and the Assistant Coordinator to carry out the training program’s duties.

You will develop and deliver training sessions, complete documentation, provide technical assistance and mentoring to child-care providers, stay current on developments in early care and education, and represent the Training Program at meetings and conferences as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development or related field, or a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education with 18 hours in Early Education, or an AA in Early Childhood Education, or a CDA credential.
• Completion of continuing professional development courses related to early childhood education and knowledge of Alabama Pathways to Quality standards and adult learning styles.
• Two years’ experience working with young children and at least three years designing and delivering training presentations with strong organizational and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver training sessions as part of the Training Program team.
• Complete all necessary documentation related to training sessions.
• Provide technical assistance, consultation, and mentoring to child-care providers.
• Keep current on developments and trends in early care and education.
• Represent the Training Program at meetings and/or conferences as needed.
• Participate in program special events and training sessions.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education plus 18 hours in Early Education

AA Degree in Early Childhood Education

Child Development Associate Credential

Job description

Family Guidance Center of Alabama in Montgomery is seeking a Training Specialist to collaborate with the Education and Training Program Director and the Assistant Coordinator to carry out the training program’s duties.

You will develop and deliver training sessions, complete documentation, provide technical assistance and mentoring to child-care providers, stay current on developments in early care and education, and represent the Training Program at meetings and conferences as needed.