Professional Development Specialist
Job in
Ocala, Marion County, Florida, 34470, USA
Listing for:
Episcopal Children's Services
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-07-04
Job specializations:
-
Education / Teaching
Early Childhood Education, Education Administration, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Training Instructor / Specialist
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 45000 - 65000 USD Yearly
USD
45000.00
65000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Description
ECS4
Kids (formerly Episcopal Children’s Services) is a 2026 Top Workplace that honors young children’s immense potential by helping them enter school ready to learn. We cultivate lifelong learners by immersing children in enriching guided experiences and discovery-oriented approaches. Through programs like Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK), Head Start, School Readiness, Child Care Resource & Referral (CCRR), and more, our dedicated professionals work with families and caregivers throughout Florida to promote children’s well‑being.
These enable us to strengthen key areas including motor development, cognitive development, social and emotional development, language and communication skills, and problem‑solving skills.
Partner with us to help empower communities to rise above generational poverty with comprehensive early childhood education and holistic family support. We have career opportunities available in several counties throughout Northeast and Central Florida.
ECS4
Kids offers a competitive benefit package which includes:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- 403(b) plan with 5% employer match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Long-term & short-term disability insurance
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Paid holidays
- Generous paid time off
- Career development
- Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Professional Development Specialist for HS is responsible for creating and implementing staff training; supporting staff professional development goals; and providing technical support for educational programs to increase the professional development of teaching staff and support staff that results in improved learning outcomes of staff and children.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Professional Development & Adult Learning
Implement education program goals set forth by the AVP of Education and the ECS Director of Professional Development.Collaborate with the Manager of Professional Development to analyze curriculum and assessment data and make recommendations for future implementation and staff development.Create and facilitate education content for the implementation of annual preservice.Create and facilitate education content for the implementation of the annual HS teacher training calendar.Prepare all education training materials for pre-service and teacher trainings.Ensure all training adheres to best practices that are grounded in adult learning theory and are aligned with NAEYC best practices and Head Start Performance Standards.Support the process of procuring training venues.Prepare purchase orders for training materials and tuition reimbursement.Create and facilitate courses in Canvas to support the HS New Staff Training Plan.Facilitate trainings in large groups.Travel to sites as needed to provide small group trainings and to provide technical support to center managers, teachers, and staff.CDA Program
Implement the CDA program to increase teacher credentials, improve overall program quality, and meet grant-specific requirements.Provide technical assistance that includes portfolio development, candidate observations, and teacher feedback for the CDA program.Provide technical assistance to teachers for the CDA renewal process and provide information needed and technical assistance for all CDA candidates to apply for the National CDA credential.Learning Environment Support
Obtain and maintain CLASS Observer certification in Infant, Toddler, and PreK.Obtain and maintain CLASS Trainer certification in Infant, Toddler and PreK.Provide CLASS certification training and support to early learning professionals.Assist in the evaluation of classrooms using CLASS, ITERS, ECERS, VPK and other classroom monitoring tools as needed.Training Documentation
Document education training hours and issue CEU certificates in the Child Plus System and ensure compliance with IACET and HS requirements.Monitor professional development (DCF, CDA, college, etc.) of HS teaching staff to ensure job credential requirements and annual training requirements are met.Support new staff with meeting the requirements of the DCF 45‑hours.Document education credentials for staff into Child Plus once…
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