Program Manager, Early Childhood Education & Training

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Glendale (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee seeks a WCWPDS Program Manager - Early Childhood Education to advance professional development for child welfare and ECE professionals in Wisconsin.

The role leads curriculum/instructor development, coordinates with DECE and WCWPDS-UWM leadership, and guides trainer development, stakeholder engagement, and reporting to ensure quality curriculum and instructional fidelity across statewide programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood, Adult Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Instructional Design or related social science/humanities discipline from an accredited college or university.
• At least 2 years of experience as a practitioner or educator in a childcare, early childhood education, preschool education or child development field (Required Qualifications).
• Demonstrated experience with curriculum development and instructor training (Preferred Qualifications).
• Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders (Preferred Qualifications).

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee cyclical curriculum revisions with WCWPDS-UWM, DCF, and subject matter specialists.
• Design and develop curriculum for instructor-led and online learning environments.
• Develop and manage project plans with timelines, milestones and stakeholder communication.
• Integrate instructional technologies to improve engagement and learning outcomes.
• Plan and oversee instructor preparation, orientation, and ongoing development.
• Design and manage Communities of Practice for instructor development.
• Advise leadership on trainer performance and contracting decisions.
• Ensure fidelity of instruction to curricular and program objectives.
• Maintain regular communication with childcare and early childhood organizations.

Skills

Curriculum development

Instructor development

Stakeholder engagement

Recordkeeping

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood, Adult Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Instructional Design or related social science/humanities discipline

Job description

University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee seeks a WCWPDS Program Manager - Early Childhood Education to advance professional development for child welfare and ECE professionals in Wisconsin.

The role leads curriculum/instructor development, coordinates with DECE and WCWPDS-UWM leadership, and guides trainer development, stakeholder engagement, and reporting to ensure quality curriculum and instructional fidelity across statewide programs.