IdahoSTARS Regional Professional Development Specialist
- Employer
- University of Idaho
- Location
- Idaho, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Aug 18, 2022
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Student Affairs, Other Student Affairs
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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University of Idaho
IdahoSTARS Regional Professional Development Specialist
Location: Off Campus Location - Post Falls
Division/College: College of Education, Health & Human Sciences
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: Salary Commensurate with Experience
FTE: 1.0
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Position Summary:
The Regional Professional Development (PD) Specialist, under the direction of the Training Office Lead, helps support the goals of the IdahoSTARS project with delivery of early childhood professional development opportunities that are equitable, research-based, and demonstrate best-practices for child care providers serving children birth to 12 years old in Idaho. The Regional PD Specialist is responsible for delivering professional development opportunities, developing early childhood curriculum and technical assistance modules, and training staff and trainers on developed materials. This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Human Development, Family and Consumer Studies, Child and Family Studies, Child Care and Development, Family Relations and Child Development. Experience:
- In training curriculum delivery;
- Experience in the development of content grounded in research in a deliverable manner;
Preferred Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Human Development, Family and Consumer Studies, Child and Family Studies, Child Care and Development, Family Relations and Child Development Childhood, plus five years’ experience in the field of early care and education;
Experience:
- In using Adult Learning Principles to ensure quality content delivery and development;
Knowledge of:
- Quality inclusive care;
- Cultural responsiveness;
- Practice-based coaching in early childhood settings;
- Gathering, assembling, correlating, and analyzing data;
- Interpreting federal or state regulations / guidelines;
Ability to:
- Maintain high level of confidentiality;
- Interact with staff in a positive manner;
- Work in a state-wide team environment to accomplish goals;
- Organize and problem-solve in a self-sufficient manner;
- Use data to make informed decisions; Manage a variety of projects simultaneously and work in a fast-paced environment;
- Ensure high customer satisfaction by responding to customer questions promptly, in a knowledgeable, friendly manner over the phone, email or in-person, following up when necessary to ensure concerns are resolved;
- Portray a friendly, professional demeanor with a positive attitude.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
Required Licensures, Certifications or other
- Requires the ability to travel between locations during the business day for meetings and support of program activities;
- Non standard working hours as needed.
Posting Number: SP003538P
Posting Date: 08/17/2022
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions:
Applicants need to address each individual required qualification, along with preferred qualifications that apply, in the letter of qualification.
Applications received before September 12, 2022 will receive first consideration. Position will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.
Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu
EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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