Early Childhood Training Coordinator

About This Job

Northwestern State University seeks qualified applicants for the position of Early Childhood Training Coordinator.

To apply: Submit a letter of application identifying position number above, resume, and names of three references with complete contact information to:

Northwestern State University Child and Family Network 1800 Warrington Place

Shreveport, LA 71101-4425

FAX (318) 677-3169

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Northwestern State University is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency.

The successful candidate will be subject to a background check, as a condition of employment.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

(Full Disclosure)

Northwestern State University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

All complaints or inquiries related to Title IX should be directed to the Director of Title IX Compliance and Title IX Coordinator, Julie Powell (318-357-5570), Room 306 of the Friedman Student Union or email [email protected].

In accordance with Section 35.106 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all participants, applicants, organizations, and interested individuals are advised and noticed that the ADA Coordinator for Northwestern State University for facilities is the Director of University Affairs, Jennifer Kelly (318-357-4300), located in Room 128 Caspari Hall or email [email protected]. For student academic services, contact the Director of Access and Disability Support, Crissey Smith (318-357-5460) located in Room 111 Watson Memorial Library or email [email protected]. For faculty/staff accommodations and services, contact Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email [email protected].

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of an associate degree in Early Care and Education or early childhood college classes required
• Bachelor's degree or college work in child development, early childhood, child and family studies or closely related field preferred.
• Possession of a CDA a plus
• Posses or is qualified to receive Louisiana Pathways Trainer approval
• Experience as a director, assistant director, or director designee a plus
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
• Good public speaking and presentation skills
• Computer skills in Word and ACCESS adequate to learn referral software to compile data and make reports
• Ability to work well with persons of all ages, races, sex, etc
• Ability to travel (North Louisiana and Baton Rouge primarily)
• Ability to work evenings and Saturdays
• Knowledge of the region's child care community and services available to child care providers
• Experience in conducting workshops, seminars, or other training for adults; good public speaking and presentation skills
• Computer skills in MSWord, PowerPoint, and ACCESS adequate to prepare training materials, compile data, make reports, and create correspondence and other materials
• Ability to conduct, assist in designing and overseeing innovative and new projects
• Ability to learn new technology to incorporate into daily work
• Supervision and management skills to hold others accountable for deadlines

Job Duties And Other Information

• Set up and conduct training sessions. Coordinate dates, times, and other lpgics with other presenters
• Conduct classes that lead to the Ancillary Certificate and Child Development Associate credential
• Ensure that classes meet BESE requirements and Department of Education initiatives
• Assist in maintaining records of training and proofed/ updated materials for training as responsible
• Assist in creating and distributing flyers announcing available training ina timely manner
• Promote online training and other resources. Assist with work related to coordination of online training
• Oversee as needed processing and registration for training sessions
• Assist with monthly billing reports pertaining to all training-related events conducted
• Attend out of town and statewide meetings as scheduled or needed
• Promote the importance of training to early learning staff, collaborators, public officials, and the public
• Maintain knowledge of current training requirements by the Bureau of Licensing and Health Department, CDA credential requirements, Ancillary Certificate, and other quality standards
• Stay abreast of providers' training needs, concerns, and interests
• Assist other trainers when needed or assigned
• Maintain information on meeting rooms available in the area
• Develop and maintain good relationships with early learning centers and family child care providers
• Serve as a role model of continual training and professionalism, continuing to enhance skills as required by contracts
• Become a Pathways approved trainer
• Respond to inquiries about training according to guidelines
• Assist with evaluation of training, including data on pre- post-tests, surveys, and focus groups
• Other tasks as may be needed to fulfill goals of contracts under which position is funded

Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.