Program Coordinator - Child Care Training

About the role

The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) is a regional planning commission serving 13 counties and over 7 million people. H-GAC works to improve the quality of life for residents through various initiatives including transportation, senior care, job connections, disaster recovery, and environmental preservation.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality professional development training sessions to support early learning providers participating in the Texas Rising Star program.
• Present training that focuses on specific content areas to engage adult learners in experiential-based learning opportunities.
• Collaborate with external training partners to provide high-quality training.
• Establish a process for tracking training, attendance, and quality assurance of each training session.
• Schedule and track training for child care providers' professional development in compliance with Workforce Solutions.
• Work with team members to develop flyers and informational materials for stakeholders.
• Development and review of reports to service providers, and local, state, and federal agencies.
• Aid in ensuring programs and services are delivered in accordance with the Workforce Board’s directive and compliant with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Serve as a liaison between service providers to review communication and other collateral information.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience facilitating or supporting professional development of staff training initiatives.
• Ability to perform and complete tasks with limited supervision.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and present strategies, leading to successful deliverables and outcomes.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and data management systems.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable academic discipline or related field of study.
• 3 years of experience working with local government, nonprofit programs, school, or in job-related duties.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in early education, or closely related field.
• Experience facilitating or supporting professional development of staff training initiatives.
• Familiarity with the Texas Early Childhood Professional Development System (TECPDS).

Benefits

All employees of H-GAC are required to reside within the agency’s region of service to support our commitment to excellence in service of our region.

Pay

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Schedule

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Equal Opportunity Employer

H-GAC is an equal opportunity/ADA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or protected veteran status.