Department: Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R)/Child Care Collaborative of Iowa (CCCI)
Reports to: Statewide Professional Development Specialist Supervisor
Primary Work Location: Remote
Pay Status: Hourly
Eligible for Benefits: Yes
Work Hours: 40 hours per week
Hours are subject to change based on financial and program requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in early childhood or elementary education with early childhood endorsement, formal education in adult learning or at least five years of experience delivering successful adult education, at least two years of experience in developing new and revising existing training curriculum and advanced knowledge regarding curriculum design and teaching theory.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Purchase, manage, and maintain online, interactive training delivery platform(s), that are capable of asynchronous and synchronous virtual trainings.
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Coordinate with CCR&R Agencies and HHS to develop and statewide virtual Training Plan, including asynchronous and synchronous virtual trainings and all current Core Curricula.
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Implement CCR&R Training Policies & Procedures to assure statewide consistency.
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Schedule trainings according to the training plan, including and not limited to: contracting with instructors, securing locations and ensuring instructors are able to gain access.
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Review and monitor training budget based on approved statewide training plan.
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Plan and prepare instructor for training implementation to include, but not limited to content and classroom management support, curriculum delivery kits, audio visual supplies, participant manuals, and fiscal contracts.
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Maintain instructor files.
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Recruit regional providers to attend trainings included on the statewide virtual and online training plan.
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Manage participant enrollments and attendance in HHS I-Power online database and process certificates.
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Complete and submit data for reports on a timely basis.
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Update and revise existing Core Curricula as determined by the State Network Team and approved by the Agency.
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Ensure all regional CCR&R contractors have the opportunity to provide feedback on the development or revision of curricula.
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All training curricula shall contain, at a minimum, the following:
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Interactive adult learning strategies;
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Opportunity to coordinate implementation of Practice Based Coaching, when applicable;
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Content that is research or evidence-based, culturally appropriate, relevant, and up-to-date with the most recent information/research available;
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Embed strategies that provide linguistic support to providers for whom English is not a first language;
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If training is appropriate for in-person and synchronous virtual delivery, instructions for adult educators/instructors regarding any required or recommended modifications necessary for delivery in a virtual format.
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Develop for each new or revised training curricula a survey to be sent to all approved adult educators/instructors.
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Assess the effectiveness of Core Curricula and make biannual written recommendations to the Agency and State Network Team regarding potential improvement
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Provide support to CCR&R staff statewide on Practice Based Coaching.
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Coordinate with the EC-PBIS SLT regarding Practice Based Coaching training to ensure all regional CCR&R Contractors are aware of annual PBC training for their consultants.
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Provide Practice Based Coaching follow-up training and support to CCR&R regions & staff to prepare for coaching
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Review statewide Child Care Consultants orientation/onboarding procedures and make recommendations to the State Network Team regarding how best to orient and prepare Child Care Consultants for coaching.
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Attend statewide, agency and community meetings as requested.
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Other duties as assigned.
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Excellent computer, organizational and office skills.
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Excellent written and oral communication, and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to work independently, set priorities and follow directions.
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Maintain professional behavior, attitude, and confidentiality. Ability to display cultural sensitivity.
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Respond positively to change.
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Ability to participate in events, training sessions and meetings (flexible hours, including some evenings, overnights, and weekends) throughout the region and state.
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Must have valid driver’s license, insurance and reliable transportation, and maintain a good driving record.
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Submit to a Motor Vehicle Records Check before hire and annually thereafter.
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Submit to a FBI National Criminal History Check upon employment and every four years thereafter.
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Submit to a Department of Health and Human Services Criminal History and a Request for Child Abuse Information Records Check before hire and every two years thereafter.
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Be able to lift up to 40 pounds, crawl on the floor and occasionally stand 4 hours at a time.
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Must be able to complete job duties with reasonable accommodation.
