About This Role:
The Kansas Child Care Training Opportunities (KCCTO) team, within the College of Health and Human Sciences, is looking to hire a Professional Development Specialist who will work on a statewide professional development program in the area of childcare and education, focusing on individuals and programs serving birth to 13 years. This position will primarily be responsible for facilitating online training using a learning management system and virtual training using video conferencing software. This position will also provide virtual technical assistance, including coaching, consultation, mentoring, and facilitation of peer-to-peer learning opportunities. This may include developing written training plans and/or Individualized Professional Development Plans (IPDP) and providing specialized technical assistance to support individuals obtaining a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. A limited amount of training and technical assistance may be facilitated in person.
Additional responsibilities include carrying out program activities, developing and contributing to new courses, collaborating with internal and external partners to promote the program, and informing the development of statewide and internal systems to support the early childhood care and education field.
This is a part-time, benefits eligible position. The selected candidate will be expected to work approximately 20 hours per week.
Why Join Us:
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 and the Early Childhood Workforce Professional Development Program.
The College of Health and Human Sciences is home to six academic departments (Applied Human Sciences; Food, Nutrition, Dietetics & Health; Hospitality Management; Interior Design & Fashion Studies; Personal Financial Planning; and Kinesiology), the Center on Aging, Physician Assistant program, and a Nursing partnership with Wichita State University. The College enrolls more than 2,300 undergraduate and 400 graduate students and employs more than 115 full-time faculty members in teaching, research, and Extension positions (https://www.hhs.k-state.edu/). The College is committed to promoting research, scholarship, creative activity, and discovery with a strategic and cohesive focus on health and human behavior.
Kansas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays). To see what benefits are available, please visit https://www.k-state.edu/hsc/benefits.
Worksite Options:
This position is eligible for a hybrid and/or remote worksite, but candidates are required to be located within Kansas. Work may be performed on employer premises, designated assignment location and/or performed fully in a remote capacity. An employee who is working remotely must reside within the United States in order to comply with all federal and state laws, filings, or tax requirements.
Some in-state travel may be required with possible out of state travel related to attendance at educational events for personal skill and professional development. Working some evenings and weekends may be necessary. Staff may be required to attend meetings to represent the project.
What You’ll Need to Succeed:
Minimum Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications:
How to Apply:
Please submit the following documents:
Inquiries about the position should be directed to the search committee chair, Tara Glanton, at tglanton@ksu.edu with the subject line: Professional Development Specialist Search.
Screening of Applications Begins:
Immediately and continues until the position is filled.
Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:
$27.40 - $28.85 per hour
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