The Kansas Child Care Training Opportunities (KCCTO) team, within the College of Health and Human Sciences, is looking to hire an Infant-Toddler Professional Development Specialist who will work as part of a team to respond to the training and professional development needs of the early childhood care and education workforce. This position will facilitate training, engage in special projects, and offer technical assistance, including coaching, consultation, and mentoring.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
Kansas Child Care Training Opportunities, Inc. (KCCTO) is a state-wide training office dedicated to providing quality, accessible, professional development opportunities to family childcare providers, childcare center staff, and other early education professionals throughout Kansas. KCCTO is a sponsored project of Kansas State University and the College of Health and Human Sciences. The mission of KCCTO is to ensure high-quality early education and care through professional development and support for those who work with and on behalf of young children. KCCTO is the current contracted agency by the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) for the Infant-Toddler Specialist Network, the Early Childhood Workforce Professional Development Program, and the workforce registry, Cape.
The College of Health and Human Sciences inspires and prepares passionate and caring individuals for a meaningful life and career that promotes human well-being in the areas of consumer sciences, health sciences, and human sciences. Home to 16 undergraduate and 22 graduate programs, we provide students with the education and skills needed to make an impact in the lives of individuals, families, and communities. For more information, visit https://www.hhs.k-state.edu/.
This position is remote eligible, but candidates are required to be located within Kansas.
All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.
Frequent in-state travel (10+ days per month) will be required. Out-of-state travel to attend trainings and conferences is minimal and optional.
Minimum Qualifications:
The degree requirement ensures candidates possess a strong foundation in learning theory, instructional design methodologies, evidence-based practices, and the analytical, ethical, and systems-level thinking essential for designing effective, accessible, and outcome-driven learning solutions. These competencies are most consistently developed and rigorously validated through the structured curriculum and applied learning experiences characteristic of a formal degree program.
Preferred Qualifications:
Sponsorship eligibility:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
Please submit the following documents:
Inquiries about the position should be directed to the search committee chair, Chelsea Schulte, at cmitch@ksu.edu with the subject line: Infant-Toddler Professional Development Specialist Search.
Applications close on: August 3, 2026
$59,000 - $64,000 annual
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