Description

Brightpoint invites you to join our team of mission-driven staff who share a common vision: an equitable world where all children and families thrive in strong communities. As a leader in the human services sector for 140 years, we aim to advance the well-being of children by investing in families and strengthening communities through data-informed, collaborative, and preventative solutions.

The ECE Training and Development Specialist is a critical member of the Early Childhood Education training team. As an ECE Training & Development Specialist you will develop, coordinate, and facilitate professional development training for early childhood education staff to meet staff needs and comply with requirements of various funders, accreditation, and licensing bodies. The Training and Development Specialist tracks staff progress and provides guidance to staff on their Education Plans.

Candidate qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree in early childhood or related field required; an Associate’s degree in social work, psychology, or a related field with relevant early childhood coursework may be accepted.

• At least one year of experience in early childhood teaching and/or training for adults required.

• Experience with staff training and development preferred.

• Valid driver's license, insurance, and a reliable vehicle required.

Job details:

• Compensation: Salary range is between $45k-$56k; offers are commensurate with experience. The salary range provided represents our current estimate for this role at the time of posting and is subject to change. The final salary will be determined based on a range of factors, including but not limited to, a candidate's relevant experience, education, qualifications, skills, certifications, and alignment with organizational needs. We are dedicated to fair and equitable compensation practices and are committed to fostering a diverse workforce while providing equal opportunities for all candidates.

• Benefits: Medical/dental/vision insurance, three scheduled weeks of paid time off each year (Spring, Summer, Winter), and additional flexible paid leave that accrues based on tenure; 11 paid holidays, supplemental insurance options, 401(k) with match, (more benefit details here (https://brightpointbenefits.com/) ).

• Location: Hybrid (remote/in office); Offers 1-2 days work from home flexibility. Home office will be at the Brightpoint Child & Family Center. (https://www.google.com/maps/place/229%20Lake%20Marian%20Road+Carpentersville+IL+60110)

• Schedule: Full-time, salary; general business hours with some flexibility required for occasional evening and weekend hours related to program activities.

• Student Loan Forgiveness: Brightpoint is an approved agency for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) .

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)