Preschool/Early Education Trainer: Hybrid

TITLE: Early Education Trainer

Immediate Supervisor: Education Manager

Norwescap Child and Family Resources (CFRS) is seeking a Professional Development Specialist/Early Education Trainer. Norwescap CFRS is the designated Child Care Resource and Referral Agency for Hunterdon, Sussex and Warren Counties, by the NJ Department of Human Services, Division of Family Development (DFD). Our mission is to empower families and the community through enhancing the quality and accessibility of early education and by providing information and resources to community services.

Professional Development Specialist ensure all trainings are accessible and current to support the development of child care providers and enhance the quality of early childhood programs therefore improving the quality of care for children and families in our community. Trainings are provided and supported through our contract with the Department of Human Services Division of Family Development.

The Professional Development Specialist:

· Provides professional development

· Coordinates and provides technical assistance on how to access health and safety courses, First Aid and CPR

· Provides technical assistance on how to navigate New Jersey Child Care Information System (NJCCIS)

· Supports early childhood educators pursuing the Child Development Associate (CDA) by offering coursework and mentorship

· Provides statistical information to CFRS Director as requested

· Informs and supports families and providers about child care services and policies

· Follows the Norwescap’s Personnel Policies and Procedures.

· Performs other related duties as required by the CFRS Director or Quality Manager

Requirements – Bachelor’s degree with three years of early education experience. Upon employment, must be active in the NJ Workforce Registry, attend Department of Human Services (DHS)/Division of Family Development (DFD) and Department of Education-Division of Early Childhood Education (DOE/DECE) and Department of Children and Families /Office of Licensing sponsored trainings and meetings, utilize the NJ Workforce Registry training registration system, participate in State and team meetings.

D. PAY, EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

1. The salary as set forth in the Personnel Policies and Practices.

2. Employer contributes to FICA, Worker=*s Compensation, Medical Insurance and Life Insurance Policy when applicable.*

3. Advancement opportunities include consideration for any higher level position for which employee may meet qualifications.

4. Mileage will be reimbursed at the current agency reimbursement rate for use of employee’s own vehicle for the completion of work when an agency car is not available.

5. Child Care Specialist required to complete own electronic time sheet in order to receive paycheck.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 – $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person