Learning & Development Specialist

Learning & Development Specialist

CHS Central Office - Hershey, PA

Full-Time

The Learning and 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 - $69,344, 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 S2L 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 Coaches at the center to identify and coordinate Professional Development
• 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
• Strong presentation skills
• Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related program software
• Strong communication skills, comfortability speaking to diverse audiences

Who we are and what we’re 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.