Professional Development Specialist

Norwescap Child and Family Resources (CFRS) is seeking a Professional Development Specialist in our Flemington NJ office. Norwescap CFRS is the designated Child Care Resource and Referral Agency for Hunterdon, Sussex and Warren Counties, by the NJ Department of Human Services, Division of Family Development (DFD). Our mission is to empower families and the community through enhancing the quality and accessibility of early education and by providing information and resources to community services.

84 Park Ave, Flemington, NJ with 25% travel to Newton and Hunterdon offices or providers in Hunterdon, Sussex and Warren Counties.

• Develop and provide professional development to staff and the early education community.
• Coordinate and provide technical assistance on how to access health and safety courses, First Aid and CPR.
• Complete CPR/FA instructor training and provide skills checks for CPR/FA training.
• Provide technical assistance to child care providers and the community in enrolling on online coursework.
• Complete household check-ins with families to assess strengths and provide referrals.
• Provide technical assistance on how to navigate New Jersey Child Care Information System (NJCCIS).
• Support early childhood educators pursuing the Child Development Associate (CDA) by offering coursework and mentorship.
• Provide statistical information as requested.
• Inform and support families and providers about child care services and policies.
• Follow Norwescap's Personnel Policies and Procedures.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field required.
• 3+ years' experience in early childhood education required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred.
• High degree of computer proficiency required.
• Ability to work both independently and in a group.
• Certification as a CPR/FA Instructor preferred.
• Ability to meet instructor level in NJ Early Education Workforce Registry.

• Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; one evening a week to present training.
• 4 Saturdays a year.

• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Employee assistance program.
• Flexible spending account.
• Retirement plan.
• Life insurance.

$20.00–$22.00 per hour;
Full-time, 35 hours per week.

Reliable transportation required for trainings and onsite visits to providers; travel estimated at 25%.

Norwescap provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.