Early Learning Trainer

What We Offer

At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives. 

About this role

Responsible for providing face-to-face, hybrid and online training to early childhood practitioners to effectively implement best practices in early childcare settings so that all children, families and staff have high quality experiences. Assists with the development of training manuals to support best practices in training design and delivery. This is a grant funded position, which requires some evening and Saturday hours. Continued employment is contingent upon grant funding.

What a day of an Early Learning Trainer looks like:

• Facilitates trainings and provides a learning environment that fosters effective adult learning opportunities.
• Plans, develops, and designs innovative and engaging course content, materials, handouts, PowerPoints, and assessments for a variety of instructional formats.
• Monitors instructional delivery best practices and learner assessments. Adjusts techniques or recommends changes when appropriate to ensure delivered skills are meeting learner needs and desired performance outcomes.
• Collaborates with peers on the development, design, and quality assurance of course content.
• Collects data needed to perform planning and programming activities through methods including field surveys, interviews, and records research. Supports the Institute’s Micro-Credentialing Program.
• Utilizes effective online educational tools for instruction, coaching, and meetings.
• Interacts with students in a professional and ethical manner.
• Regularly assigned lead worker; assists with technical guidance and training.
• Maintains current knowledge of field and profession. Travels to training workshops, conferences, meetings, or professional association events outside of college locations as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

We’d love to hear from you if you have the following:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field of study including at least 9 credits in Early Childhood Education or Child Development
• Two years of related experience

Knowledge of:

• Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications
• Blackboard, Canvas, Camtasia, Zoom, TEAMS, Articulate 360 and Adobe products

Skilled in:                

• Attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management
• Fact finding, analysis, and problem solving
• Delivering a high level of customer service
• Promoting cooperative behavior and team efforts

Ability to:

• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing on a regular basis with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations, and take responsibility for a high level of service
• Organize and prioritize multiple, competing priorities to maximize personal and team effectiveness
• Collect, organize, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
• Interact in a positive manner with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public

Licenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

• Regular physical attendance required
• Valid Florida driver’s license

Preferred but not required:

• Education and Experience:
• Prior experience as a lead worker or indirect supervisor

Work Environment and Physical Demand:

• Reach and grasp objects
• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Stand for extended periods of time
• Use of video display terminal
• Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills
• Communicate information orally and in writing
• Receive and understand information through oral and written communication
• Proofread and check documents for accuracy
• Operate motor vehicle

This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job.  It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

The minimum base pay range for this position starts at $46,721.00 annually; however, the offer may vary based on the candidate’s education and experience.

Wait, there is more!

• Culture: Be part of an inclusive, Panther First environment where every role has a purpose and employees have a sense of belonging.
• Education Benefits: Tuition fee waiver at PBSC, tuition reimbursement, degree recognition award, educational leave, and more. Public Service Loan Forgiveness institution.
• Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, parental leave, and more. There is available medical and dental insurance at no cost to the employee.
• Generous Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, holidays, and spring and winter breaks offering additional paid time off.
• Panther Perks: Potential remote or hybrid opportunities, wellness programs, and apps related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Professional Development: Leadership programs, professional learning workshops, LinkedIn Learning, and more.
• Retirement Investments: State retirement plan options and voluntary 403(b) and 457 plans.

Ready To Apply? Here’s your application preparation!

Please review the following information in order to apply for a position at Palm Beach State College:

Carefully review the minimum qualifications advertised for the available position as only applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be considered.

Background Check/ Drug Screen may be required based on the specific requirements of the position for which the application is being submitted. Employment is contingent upon the passing of a drug test and upon completion of a criminal background investigation.

An important goal of the Office of Human Resources is to respond to all applicants once a selection is made. Please take notice of the position closing date advertised. Whenever positions are filled, the Office of Human Resources responds to all applicants who have submitted applications.

About Organization

Founded in 1933 as Florida’s first public community college, Palm Beach State College has been an integral player in the growth and prosperity of Palm Beach County. Our graduates impact every industry and are community and business leaders. With more than 130 programs of study, PBSC offers bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, professional certificates, career training and lifelong learning. More than 40,000 students enroll annually in face-to-face, online, live online and hybrid classes at five convenient locations in Lake Worth, Boca Raton, Palm Beach Gardens, Belle Glade and Loxahatchee Groves.