Learning & Development Specialist

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 FacilitationAssist the Learning and Development Manager in developing and facilitating employee training programs including experiential and formal classroom learning elements as needed or requestedAssist in coordinating the delivery of training facilitated by various internal and/or external resources to meet the organizational needs of the CenterDevelop, facilitate, and evaluate specialized organizational initiatives or programs such as the Seeds to Lead Professional Development ProgramAssist with developing and delivering training content to pre-operational CentersAssist the Learning and Development Manager in researching and preparing materials to conduct workshops and training sessions for CHS Centers and Seeds to Lead programsAssesses training and development needs through surveys, interviews, focus groups, and communication with the Learning and Development ManagerMaintain knowledge of the latest trends in training and developmentCollect and analyze data related to needs assessment for development and training outcomesWork with Curriculum & Instruction Manager to identify and coordinate professional development at the CentersModel the CHS educational philosophyRepresent 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 capacityMember of the CHS Steering Committee to plan and coordinate Seeds to Lead professional development programsOther duties as assignedQualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in ECE or related field requiredPQAS Certification and/or PD Certificate preferred3 - 5 years experience with teaching and training adult learners requiredPrevious ECE classroom experience preferredPrevious experience working with curriculum within a childcare center preferredPrevious experience working in/with a NAEYC accredited childcare setting preferredAdept with a variety of multimedia training platforms and methodsAbility to evaluate and research training options and alternativesAbility to design and implement effective training and developmentExcellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong presentation skillsExtremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related program softwareStrong communication skills, comfortability speaking to diverse audiencesCommitment 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 childrenU.

S. work authorization and successful completion of pre-employment background checks and clearances