Job Summary:
The YoungStar Deputy Director of Content Knowledge and Delivery is responsible for overseeing the creation and deployment of high-quality, culturally and linguistically responsive content, specialized coaching, and training for a diverse set of early care and education and school-age care providers and
coaches. With a commitment to equity principles, the Deputy Director sets the strategy and curates the roadmap for group learning experiences and specialized content delivery that enables providers to become more effective in their work, with emphasis on a performance-based, learner-centered approach. The role coordinates new training development between our content specialists and Acelero instructional designers to ensure that new training adheres to our organization’s instructional design philosophy and principles.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Serves as a member of the leadership team, which includes supporting the Project Director in meeting all goals through continuous improvement and refinement
• Leads and directs cross-functional team collaborations and develops the content development and delivery strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the project
• Understands budget for all content development and deployment and makes recommendations around best use of funds available
• Creates and maintains consistent standards and quality assurance processes for all content development, training, and group coaching delivery
• Utilizes data from programs, advisory committees, the State, partners, and new research in the field to anticipate new training and group coaching needs(and develop new training or group coaching opportunities as needed), monitor demand for existing training and group coaching needs
(and adjust the plan as needed), and prioritize content production and deployment for internal staff and external providers
• Collaborates with and leads identified programmatic subcontractors
• Ensures all content development, training, and group coaching related project performance goals meet or exceed contract requirements
• Works collaboratively with the Deputy Director of Program Support to develop processes for programs to access specialized one-on-one coaching opportunities with content specialists around their areas of expertise
• Provides strategic and operational recommendations to the Project Director and company leadership to achieve project goals, efficient operations, high quality service delivery, and new content initiatives and partnerships
• Collaborates with leaders and colleagues across Shine to advance professional learning and content development and deployment
• Participates in assigned meetings, events and training as required
Supervision
• Supervises assigned department personnel. Includes the following responsibilities, but are not limited to: hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, and ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and the completion of all work performed by direct reports
• Educates direct reports on all department and company policies and procedures
• Meets with assigned staff regularly to identify and resolve problems, manage projects, track goals, and review work processes and procedures
• Represents team and/or department at meetings, events, and training as required
Contribute to Acelero, Inc. community of practice by:
• Demonstrating leadership in alignment of work and approach to company vision, mission, core values and the advancement of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
• Serving as an active member of both the Acelero, Inc. executive leadership team and Acelero Shine leadership teams
• Communicating department goals and progress frequently and effectively with Acelero, Inc. board of directors, executive leadership, business unit leaders, and other appropriate internal and external stakeholders
• Partnering in cross-network communications and development activities to advance Acelero’s strategic priorities
• Serving as an industry thought leader on HR-related topics through conference presentations, articles, and professional or scientific publications
Job Specifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty in a satisfactory manner. The job specifications listed are representative of the education and experience, the physical requirements, as well as the knowledge, skill and/or ability (KSAs) that are generally necessary for the role.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Requirements:
1. Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Development or related field, Master’s degree preferred
2. Experience in a related field such as early childhood education, adult education, and/or professional development.
3. Experience with in-person and virtual training/facilitation and in an educational setting.
4. Experience or advance training in adult learning strategies and/or learning management systems (e.g. Cornerstone, Blackboard, Moodle).
5. Specialized training around implicit bias, anti-bias ECE programming, equity, inclusion, or related area.
6. Recognized as a Master Trainer and/or Approved Consultant through the Wisconsin Registry’s Professional Development Approval System (PDAS)
7. Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.
8. Travel required locally or long-distance up to 10% of the time for work-related meetings and functions.
9. Remote work, reliable internet required.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
• Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated computer literacy skills, especially using Google Suite apps; spreadsheets, basic data management systems and internet navigation.
• Must be honest, dependable and able to meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
Salary range: $79,760 - $89,760
Application deadline: November 1st, 2024
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and healthy workplace.
