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About the Role

The Preschool Program Trainer provides implementation and oversight of training needs for Preschool staff and works collaboratively with program leadership to ensure the development of training curricula and processes aligned with regulatory requirements. This role enhances employee competencies through side-by-side and group training, boosting performance and knowledge. The position ensures diverse training approaches accommodate various learning styles, evaluates training effectiveness, and collaborates with leadership to improve the overall training and orientation experience for new staff.

Responsibilities

Transition new hires from agency orientation into their program position across all preschool sites
Organize, coordinate, and provide onsite orientation for new hires in the preschool program
Develop, organize, and implement a range of training activities using a variety of instructional techniques and formats such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, and lectures
Develop processes/systems which ensure training compliance with OCFS and NYSED regulations
Train and coach new hires as well as existing employees
Complete ongoing, on-site observation, coaching, and assessments of skills of new hires while in their assigned classrooms
Support existing employees to improve or enhance existing skills while in the program
Collaborate and coordinate with leadership on providing role-specific trainings
Assess training effectiveness to ensure incorporation of taught skills and techniques into employees' work behavior
Support certified Teacher Assistants in mentoring new staff

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Child Development, Education, or a closely related field required
Master's degree preferred
Minimum of three years of preschool teaching preferred/ experience required
Previous experience providing adult education, coaching, mentoring, or staff training preferred
Knowledge of New York State OCFS regulations, NYSED requirements, and early childhood best practices
Strong presentation, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License

Skills

Presentation skills
Communication skills
Organizational skills
Interpersonal skills

Location

Central New York

Work Type

Onsite

Experience Level

3+ years of preschool teaching experience preferred
Previous experience providing adult education, coaching, mentoring, or staff training preferred

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Child Development, Education, or a closely related field
Master's degree preferred

Salary/Compensations

$25.00 - $27.00 an hour

Benefits

Low-cost individual health insurance plan
Dollar for dollar retirement match (up to 7%)
Life insurance
Voluntary benefits
Generous paid time off
Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision
Direct Deposit
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Retirement Plan 403(b)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Generous PTO Plans (Sick, Vacation and Employee Leave)
Tuition Reimbursement
Service Awards
Employee Appreciation Events
Employee Discounts

About the Company

Upstate Caring Partners is the premier provider of direct-care services and programs in Central New York for individuals of all abilities and their families.
Empowering people is a core value.