Join The Ecs4kids TeamEcs4kids (formerly Episcopal Children's Services) is a 2026 top workplace that honors young children's immense potential by helping them enter school ready to learn. We cultivate lifelong learners by immersing children in enriching guided experiences and discovery-oriented approaches. Through programs like voluntary prekindergarten (vpk), head start, school readiness, child care resource & referral (ccrr), and more, our dedicated professionals work with families and caregivers throughout florida to promote children's well-being.
These enable us to strengthen key areas including motor development, cognitive development, social and emotional development, language and communication skills, and problem-solving skills.Partner with us to help empower communities to rise above generational poverty with comprehensive early childhood education and holistic family support. We have career opportunities available in several counties throughout northeast and central florida.Ecs4kids offers a competitive benefit package which includes:medical, dental and vision insurance403(b) plan with 5% employer matchemployee assistance program (eap)long-term & short-term disability insuranceemployer-paid life insurancepaid holidaysgenerous paid time offcareer developmentqualifying employer for public service loan forgiveness programGeneral DescriptionThe professional development specialist for hs is responsible for creating and implementing staff training; supporting staff professional development goals; and providing technical support for educational programs to increase the professional development of teaching staff and support staff that results in improved learning outcomes of staff and children.Major Responsibilitiesprofessional development & adult learningimplement education program goals set forth by the avp of education and the ecs director of professional development.collaborate with the manager of professional development to analyze curriculum and assessment data and make recommendations for future implementation and staff development.create and facilitate education content for the implementation of annual preservice.create and facilitate education content for the implementation of the annual hs teacher training calendar.prepare all education training materials for pre-service and teacher trainings.ensure all training adheres to best practices that are grounded in adult learning theory and are aligned with naeyc best practices and head start performance standards.support the process of procuring training venues.prepare purchase orders for training materials and tuition reimbursement.create and facilitate courses in canvas to support the hs new staff training plan.facilitate trainings in large groups.travel to sites as needed to provide small group trainings and to provide technical support to center managers, teachers, and staff.cda programimplement the cda program to increase teacher credentials, improve overall program quality, and meet grant-specific requirements.provide technical assistance that includes portfolio development, candidate observations, and teacher feedback for the cda program.provide technical assistance to teachers for the cda renewal process and provide information needed and technical assistance for all cda candidates to apply for the national cda credential.learning environment supportobtain and maintain class observer certification in infant, toddler, and prek.obtain and maintain class trainer certification in infant, toddler and prek.provide class certification training and support to early learning professionals.assist in the evaluation of classrooms using class, iters, ecers, vpk and other classroom monitoring tools as needed.training documentationdocument education training hours and issue ceu certificates in the child plus system and ensure compliance with iacet and hs requirements.monitor professional development (dcf, cda, college, etc.) of hs teaching staff to ensure job credential requirements and annual training requirements are met.support new staff with meeting the requirements of the dcf 45-hours.document education credentials for staff into child plus once certification, degree, etc. has been obtainedensure tuition agreement forms are completed accurately in accordance with policies and procedures.monitor program information report for staff education on a monthly basis.monitor to ensure that all staff have an individual professional development plan in place according to hs policies and procedures.work with child care partners to enter professional development plans into child plus.professional dutiescollaborate with all ecs departments to integrate services into overall program goals and initiatives to promote the school readiness of children.support best practices in the implementation of trauma-informed care.provide timely and professional communication to ecs staff, private providers, community partners, and professional organizations.
ensure a 24-hour response time during working business hours for missed phone calls and emails.update calendar daily with events and a task list.attend required workshops and in-service trainings and keep informed of current trends and new professional techniques through participating in professional workshops, conferences and seminars and by reading professional journals and publications, training and workshops/conferences related to early childhood development to increase knowledge of best practices.advocate on behalf of episcopal children's services head start/early head start and children and families involved in the program.all other duties as requested to maintain the success of ecs.(these essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of duties performed. employees will be required to perform other related marginal duties as required.)organizational relationshipthis position reports to the hs manager of professional development.requirementseducation and experiencebachelors and 5+ years related experience in early childhood required; master's degree in ece or related field preferred; bilingual in spanish preferred3 years of experience in a childcare setting preferred3 years of experience teaching adults and facilitating large group trainings preferredskills, knowledge and abilitiesknowledge of early childhood and adult learning strategiesknowledge of head start performance standardsknowledge of national cda curriculum, requirements, and proceduresknowledge of dcf training requirementsknowledge of class assessment toolknowledge of child plus system and program information reportingknowledge of iacet accreditation requirementsknowledge of teaching strategies creative curriculumknowledge of teaching strategies gold assessmentability to facilitate large group trainingsability to build and establish mentoring relationshipsability to work independently with little direct supervisionability to use data for development of educational plansexcellent judgment and creative problem-solving skillsknowledge of microsoft office products at an intermediate to advanced levelability to communicate effectively both orally and in writingcertificationsvalid driver's license and proof of automobile coveragesatisfactory driving record (as outlined in vehicle driving policy)completion of 15 clock hours of professional development annuallycda professional development specialist required (may be obtained after accepting the position)teacher certification preferredteaching strategies gold reliability certification preferredclass observer certification preferredclass trainer certification preferredadvanced communities of practice certification preferredenvironmental conditionsworks in early childhood classroom, adult classroom, and office settingstravel to multiple sites is requiredsome out-of-town travel, including nights and weekends requiredessential physical skillstypical physical & mental demands; requires prolonged sitting with some bending, stooping, and stretching, and eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, telephone, copier, and other office equipment.requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to communicate with others.(reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability)