Learning & Development Specialist
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The Learning & Development Specialist will be responsible for designing new, and enhancing existing professional development programs, evaluating external training resources, and facilitating dynamic and engaging training programs for Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning. This individual will report to the Learning and Development Manager and partner with them to ensure Professional Development Program materials are successful and meaningful. The Learning and Development Specialist will spend the majority of their time in program facilitation with Center-level staff. The salary range for this position is $51,943 to $69,344 per year, based on experience.

Responsibilities:

• Program Facilitation
  • Assist the Learning and Development Manager in developing and facilitating employee training programs including experiential and formal classroom learning elements as needed or requested
  • Assist in coordinating the delivery of training facilitated by various internal and/or external resources to meet the organizational needs of the Center
  • Develop, facilitate, and evaluate specialized organizational initiatives or programs such as the Seeds to Lead Professional Development Program
    • Assist with developing and delivering training content to pre-operational Centers
    • Assist the Learning and Development Manager in researching and preparing materials to conduct workshops and training sessions for CHS Centers and Seeds to Lead programs
    • Assesses training and development needs through surveys, interviews, focus groups, and communication with the Learning and Development Manager
  • Maintain knowledge of the latest trends in training and development
  • Collect and analyze data related to needs assessment for development and training outcomes
• Work with Curriculum & Instruction Manager to identify and coordinate professional development at the Centers
• Model the CHS educational philosophy
• Represent CHS as the leader or facilitator in internal and external training (professional conferences, provider and funder events, work groups, and committees)
• Create train the trainer materials to train additional CHS staff to build organizational training capacity
• Member of the CHS Steering Committee to plan and coordinate Seeds to Lead professional development programs
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in ECE or related field required
• PQAS Certification and/or PD Certificate preferred
• 3 - 5 years experience with teaching and training adult learners required
• Previous ECE classroom experience preferred
• Previous experience working with curriculum within a childcare center preferred
• Previous experience working in/with a NAEYC accredited childcare setting preferred
• Adept with a variety of multimedia training platforms and methods
• Ability to evaluate and research training options and alternatives
• Ability to design and implement effective training and development
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related program software
• Strong communication skills, comfortability speaking to diverse audiences
• Commitment to the mission and values of CHS and MHS and demonstrated high degree of integrity as all MHS and CHS staff are considered to be role models for children
• U.S. work authorization and successful completion of pre-employment background checks and clearances

Who we are and what were looking for

At CHS, we are leaders passionate about early childhood education and community betterment. Our work is driven by the desire to endow children with the resources for educational and physical well-being, while supporting and empowering their families. We listen to the needs of our diverse community and adapt to give everyone a voice. We hold each-other accountable for bringing our best and most authentic selves to school every day, creating an environment of mutual respect.

We strive to build a team of individuals that is passionate about our mission, brings in new creative ideas, and loves their work. If this sounds like you, we look forward to seeing your application.

About Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning

At Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning, we nurture children, support them in discovering their world, and help them grow to reach their fullest potential. We are passionate educators, caregivers, and role models dedicated to successful early childhood development. We believe that a rich and solid foundation, along with a nurturing and supportive environment, is critical to helping children grow. We focus on the whole child, helping them flourish in mind and body. And we set them on a path to become their strongest, brightest, and best selves in school and beyond.

Catherine Hersheys dream was to provide children with a well-rounded education. That dream lives on in her name and is our mission at Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning.

While we urge you to apply through our website, if you have difficulty uploading your cover letter and resume, you can send the documents to ...@chslearn.org .

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Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning does not discriminate against applicants or employees, in hiring, promotion or any terms or conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion or religious creed, veteran status, disability or use of a guide or support animal because of the blindness, deafness or physical handicap of the user or because the user is a handler or trainer of support or guide animals, or any other status protected under applicable federal or Pennsylvania law.

Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning are subsidiaries of Milton Hershey School and will be staffed and operated independently of the Milton Hershey School core model.

Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

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