Project Manager, Early Childhood Educator Programs

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Posted: 13-May-23

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Categories:

Other Staff/Administrative
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: JR21726

Location: Chicago, IL

Job Description:

Program Development, Implementation and Evaluation:

• Support Chief Creative Officer and collaborate closely with TMWâ™s Curriculum, Partnerships and other internal teams to develop, pilot and implement TMWâ™s ECE resources and professional development strategy.

• Provide educator expertise to inform strategy and develop content for TMWâ™s ECE professional development resources including new technology and tools.

• Investigate and report on trends, best practices, research, and initiatives in early childhood professional development and quality improvement strategies.

• With Chief Creative Officer, engage with partner organizations and individuals to gather user feedback.

• Plan for and coordinate formative testing, early pilots and implementation in partner sites. Provide support for implementing teachers and site leadership and serve as a primary contact for managing the on-the-ground aspects of these partnerships.

• Support partnerâ™s staff using PD resources. Provide additional training and support as needed to maintain high level of quality.

• Recruit participants for data collection. Implement data collection and entry best practices, monitor for a high level of reliability, and ensure fidelity of implementation of assessments. Ensure quality of data collection.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of TMW Center programs and tools through a combination of quantitative and qualitative measures.

• Design and implement new programs and strategies based on the outcomes of evaluations and the emergent needs of partners or the TMW Center.

Partnerships:

• Implement the TMW Centerâ™s ECE professional development strategy within existing and new partnerships in childcare and early education settings.

• Nurture relationships with partners/participants that ensures strong communication and ultimate success between the TMW Center and these individuals and groups.

• Identify additional childcare centers, organizations, agencies, etc. that could serve as future community research partners.  Collaborate actively with the TMW Centerâ™s Partnerships team to strategize approaches for pursuing new partners.

• Serve as an ambassador of the TMW Centerâ™s mission and resources to partners, families/caregivers, and the public.

Other:

• Coordinates events, researches logistics, assists with planning and preparing presentations, event outreach, and post-event write ups.

• Assists with researching funding opportunities, preparing grant proposals, and drafting and/or editing other written materials with moderate guidance.

• Assists with other administrative projects as needed and acquire higher level guidance and skills.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

• Teaching experience in an early education setting: child care, Pre-K, or early elementary education.

Preferred Competencies

• Knowledge of early childhood developmental stages and pedagogy.

• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Ability to train others.

• Excellent organizational skills, including strong attention to detail.

• Proven ability to establish and stick to timelines.

• Problem-solving skills, including a strong ability to prioritize.

• Initiative and independent judgment.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, and PowerPoint as well as conduct and participate in Zoom meetings on camera.

• Demonstrated ability to build diverse relationships and manage professional workload with minimal supervision.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)

• Cover Letter (required)

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