Professional Development & Training Manager

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Professional Development & Training Coordinator leads the program’s systematic approach to training and professional development to ensure staff have the knowledge and competencies to deliver high-quality comprehensive services aligned with the Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS), and State Requirements. This role coordinates onboarding required annual trainings, professional growth pathways, and maintains training compliance documentation across (Early Childhood Development Programs) EHS/HS program options. The coordinator also supports verification and documentation of staff education and qualifications to ensure compliance with Head Start and State staff credential and degree requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Training System

• Conduct new employee orientations for the Early Childhood Education program. 
• Develop and manage annual training plan aligned with HSPPS and CA Regulations with monthly updates.
• Conduct annual training needs assessments. Develop a training plan based on results.
• Coordinate required health, safety, and compliance trainings.
• Maintain training calendar and tracking systems.
• Coordinate trainers and logistics across sites.

Staff Qualification & Education Verification

• Review transcripts, permits, and credentials of prospective and newly hired staff to verify compliance with HSPPS 1302.91 and CA Permits and degree requirements
• Coordinate with HR to confirm staff qualifications
• Maintain qualification documentation for monitoring and audits
• Track staff progress toward degree/permit requirements
• Support staff on qualification pathways

Compliance & Monitoring

• Maintain accurate training records and reports
• Produce compliance dashboards
• Support federal and state review preparation
• Participate in internal monitoring
• Maintain a system for tracking employee job site placements; including leaves and transfers
• Support and track timely completion of annual Employee Performance Appraisals.

Collaboration

• Collaborate with Education, Disabilities, Health, Family Services, and ERSEA teams
• Support supervisors in follow-up after training.
• Act as a community liaison and promote community relations especially as it pertains to collaboration with other agencies to secure training.
• Secure and disseminate information and materials related to training and career development.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of adult learning principles
• Strong organization and documentation skills
• Public speaking and facilitation skills
• Knowledge of Head Start standards preferred
• Ability to manage multiple priorities

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in ECE, Human Services, Education, HR, or related field preferred. EXPERIENCE: 3+ years in training coordination or ECE leadership. Head Start experience preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.    Advanced skills in database management, Access, Mail Merge features and/or other data management tools.

OTHER:  Valid driver’s license. Travel between sites required. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.