Maryland Science Center seeks an enthusiastic and highly motivated early childhood professional to be our Early Childhood Education Professional Development Coordinator.
Our early childhood education professional Development program is a well-established STEM program serving Early Childhood Educators throughout the state of Maryland. Eligible candidates will be an approved trainer with MSDE office of Early Childhood, have experience in a managerial position, experience with curriculum development for adult audiences, and a basic understanding of science concepts for early childhood audiences. Four years’ experience in Early Childhood (birth to 5 years of age) required. The Early Childhood Education Professional Development Coordinator plays a pivotal role in ensuring the excellent operation of an endowed program, as well as creating high quality activities and programing for Maryland educators. If you have a passion for creating engaging hands-on professional development programing that speaks to educators, please apply today.
Basic Functions:
- Develop and implement teacher training and curriculum support
- Assist in management of the Teacher P.D. budget
- Attend training as directed by supervisor
- Interact with children and other guests in a manner that is appropriate for their stage of development and model good early childhood practices for others.
- Develop and implement long term sustainability of program
- Supervise and empower part time staff and volunteers
- Participate in the programmatic evaluation process
- Other Duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Stages of Early Childhood Development
- Abilities and expected behaviors of young children
- Appropriate language and actions for interactions with young children and adults
- Basic science
Skills:
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication
- Excellent organizational skills
- Curriculum development for early childhood and adult audiences
- Stamina
- Patience
Ability to:
- Approved MSDE Early Childhood Professional Development Trainer
- Maintain MSED approved Early Childhood Professional Development Trainer status
- Speak in front of and children and adults individually and in groups
- Provide excellent guest service and ensure the same from other staff
- Remain imperturbable and composed in all situations
- Take initiative
- Utilize creativity
- Evaluate staff and volunteers
- Evaluate programming against content standards
- Act as lead with and for staff at P.D. events
- Create and maintain schedules to meet program partner and staff needs
- Act as an ambassador for early childhood STEAM education in the community
Positions Supervised: None. Guidance given to associated trainers and workshop assistants
Supervision Received: Director of Education
Education: BA/BS in Early Childhood Education, Education, Science or a related field, from accredited university
Experience: Designing curriculum; working with adult audiences; experience working with underserved audiences. At least four years working in an early childhood (birth – 5 years of age) environment required.
Compensation: $24 per hour (210 hrs avg. yearly)
Hours: As needed to develop, coordinate, and present programming
Benefits: SSL (Sick & Safe Leave) accrual, retirement savings plan, free employee parking
How to apply:
Please download and complete MSC’s employment application form and submit it with a resume and cover letter by email to jobs@mdsci.org with the position as the subject.
OR MAIL OR DELIVER TO:
Human Resources
Maryland Science Center
601 Light Street Baltimore MD 21230
EOE/M/F/H/V. No phone calls please.