Early Childhood Education Professional Development Specialist (Remote)

Description

Company Description

At Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children. Since 1954, we’ve grown into a global community—with a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, 60+ retail stores, a peerless national sales force, plus international offices that support our preeminent supply chain division. But today we’re working better, smarter and faster than ever—and setting our sights even higher. We’re building an infrastructure designed for scalability, embracing data-driven decision-making and using technology to improve efficiency and ensure the best tools for the best work. Most importantly, we continue to invest in a diverse team of inquisitive top talent who fuel each other’s passions and curiosity, take risks, try new things and believe that every new day brings opportunities for growth.

Job Description

We are currently searching for a knowledgeable and experienced Trainer/Professional Development Specialist who is passionate about early childhood education. In this position, you will create original customized content for a wide range of topics spanning the education landscape. You will present engaging in-field and virtual training sessions to support customer needs, as well as develop product alignments and other content-based assignments for our customers and colleagues.

The successful candidate will have in-depth knowledge of education best practices and extensive experience with various assessments and curricula. You must also be fluent with early learning education standards and initiatives, such as the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework, CLASS, Environment Rating Scales and QRIS. Having additional knowledge of elementary standards, RTI/MTSS or additional intervention frameworks is beneficial but not required. The ideal candidate will have certifications well-known in the Birth–Age 8 field. Real-world classroom experience and a background in presenting and delivering professional learning is essential. Excellent interpersonal skills are a must. You will be working closely with company executives and a variety of colleagues and customers—from parents and teachers to high-level administrators at the district and state levels. This position will require a minimum of 50% travel within the United States pending CDC and internal travel guidelines. The ideal candidate will be based in the Pacific or Mountain Time Zone and within close proximity to a major airport.

Qualifications

Got the skills and experience? Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Strong background in creating, designing and delivering professional development
• Experience working in a classroom setting: EC required; Infant/Toddler and/or Elem is an added benefit
• CLASS reliability required (Pre-K), preferred (Infant, Toddler)
• Fluency in Head Start and Early Head Start required
• Knowledge of current education mandates and initiatives at the early childhood level; elementary levels beneficial but not required
• Knowledgeable of Social-Emotional curricula and programs (Conscious Discipline, Second Step, Pyramid Model)
• Superb communication skills
• Ability to travel at least 50% of the time within the U.S. to provide professional development training
• Teaching/administrative credentials and/or academic coaching expertise beneficial but not required
• Must possess a strong professional work ethic
• Exceptional organization and operational skills to include managing multiple simultaneous projects, tight deadlines, calendars and various forms of communication (e-mail, phone calls, Microsoft Teams)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and familiarity with online presentation platforms

Additional Information

And here’s our end of the bargain!

• Salary: $65,000 - $80,000
• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
• Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
• On-site preschool for our employees’ children
• On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
• Generous employee discount on products that make you smarter
• Casual dress…and we really mean it

At Lakeshore, we know our diversity makes us stronger, and when everyone feels included and valued, we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers, families and children we serve.

We know we couldn’t do the extraordinary things we’re doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group, Lakeshore is more than a great place to work—it’s a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out, we give everything we’ve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success, we’re constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if you’re a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

To learn more about Lakeshore, visit www.lakeshorelearning.com/careers

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People are selected to become members of the Lakeshore family based on skill, merit and mind-boggling talent—not based on race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, domestic partnership status, military status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, AIDS or AIDS-related complex status, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If things aren’t equal, we all lose.

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