Director of Profesional Development

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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!