Professional Development Specialist - Milwaukee, United States - Malaika Early Learning Center

Malaika Early Learning Center

Verified Company

Milwaukee, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Summary

Malaika Early Learning Center, a cornerstone of excellence in Milwaukee?s Harambee community, stands out as one of Wisconsin's only accredited early childhood education centers.

Dedicated to the "Great by 8" initiative, we ensure every child reaches their full potential by age eight. With our expansion into the ThriveOn King development, we?re poised to enrich more lives. Our commitment is to foster a nurturing, stimulating educational environment for our community's future leaders.

Malaika Early Learning Center is seeking a dynamic, engaging leader for our Professional Development Specialist position to oversee the day-to-day operations of Malaika?s professional preparation program.

This position has the opportunity to make a lasting impact on Early Childhood Education in Milwaukee.

This position will be responsible for providing targeted professional development for ECE professionals, ongoing program and classroom support, data analysis, project management, and communication with community educators and leaders.

This position will work with multiple stakeholders across the Brewers Hill, Halyard Park, and Harambee area.

Duties

Establish and maintain a highquality Professional Development Center at the ThriveOn King location that provides complimentary programming for ECE professionals and leaders
Design, plan, and implement various highquality programs to address individual organizations and community training needs
Develops methods and tools, collects data, and evaluates the effectiveness of professional development activities and participation; prepares reports and recommendations related to outcomes and possible improvements
Oversees the logístical requirements associated with professional development events and activities including schedules, staffing, publicity, training areas, and equipment
Facilitates the use of a broad range of traditional and technology approaches such as formal group and individual training, coaching, webbased programs, elearning systems, and interactive video in the professional development program
Help ensure quality programming by delivering professional development to teachers, coaches, and leaders on how to effectively implement and deliver impactful program operations and quality
Serve as a leader for ECE professionals exemplifying Malaika?s missiondriven approach
Collaborate with community and ECE site leaders to develop and revise annual program professional development plans and trainings
Stay current and attend professional development opportunities related to your role
Understand policies, standards, practices, and efforts necessary for ensuring and retaining a welleducated, compensated, and skilled early childhood workforce
Willingness to support the organization's daytoday operations outside of one?s primary responsibilities
Strong sense of accountability, dependability, and high integrity
Flexible schedule outside of typical working hours with the ability to work occasional nights and weekends
Highly ethical, particularly when working with confidential or sensitive information
Other duties as assigned by the Site Director

Requirements:

Bachelor?s degree in Early Childhood Education preferred or related field with 5+ years experience in teaching, coaching teachers or providing professional development
Trainer and Technical Assistance Professional (T-TAP) preferred, required within 3 months of hire
Wisconsin Registry approved endorsed tier three trainer preferred, required within 3 months of hire
Ability to manage, monitor, evaluate, and ensure the integrity of program implementations

Benefits