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SPARK Learning Lab Trainer
Indianapolis, IN
Job Description
Job Summary:
The trainer is responsible for facilitation of a range of training content, primarily for Indiana early childhood education professionals and program leaders, SPARK IN staff/partners, and for broader external audiences.
**This position is remote in Indiana, with travel to provide training coverage.**
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Non-Essential Duties:
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:
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Physical Requirements:
Work Environment:
PME is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant or employee based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), pregnancy, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and to administer all aspects and conditions of employment without regard to the following:
• Race and associated traits, including hairstyle; Color, Age, Sex, Sexual orientation, Gender, Gender identity and gender expression; Religion, including dress and grooming practices; National origin, including language use restrictions; Pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding; Marital or familial status; Genetic information, including family medical history; Physical or mental disability; Citizenship and/or immigration status
• Medical conditions, including cancer, AIDS/HIV, and occupational pneumoconiosis without respiratory impairment
• Denial of family or medical care leave
• Use of a guide or support animal
• Military or veteran status
• Political activities or affiliations
• Exercise of civil rights
• Domestic violence, assault, or stalking victim status
• GED certificate
• Arrest, expunged, or sealed records
• Application for or enrollment in Medi-Cal
• Status as a smoker or non-smoker
• Credit report or credit information
• Child or spousal support withholding
• Wage garnishment for consumer debt
• Relationship with someone with a disability
• Lawful conduct occurring during nonworking hours not on Company premises
• Any other protected class, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
Discriminatory, harassing, or retaliatory behavior is prohibited from coworkers, supervisors, managers, owners, and third parties, including clientele. The Company takes allegations of discrimination, harassment and retaliation very seriously and will promptly conduct an investigation when warranted. Equal employment opportunity includes, but is not limited to, employment, training, promotion, demotion, transfer, leaves of absence and termination.
The trainer is responsible for facilitation of a range of training content, primarily for Indiana early childhood education professionals and program leaders, SPARK IN staff/partners, and for broader external audiences.
**This position is remote in Indiana, with travel to provide training coverage.**
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Supports the implementation of technical assistance initiatives, including online and in-person learning opportunities, learning management system administration, and content development processing and cataloging.
- Provides virtual and in-person learning opportunities
- Completes responsibilities on the learning management system
- Completes all aspects of the training process, including identification of training needs; provides input in the design and development of learning solutions (content/materials); direct facilitation of training sessions; and learning transfer and evaluation.
- Evaluates data to inform and improve training opportunities
- Participates in assigned meetings, events, training and conferences as required.
Non-Essential Duties:
- Contributes to other Professional Development projects as needed.
- Performs any and all other duties as assigned.
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:
- Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum three (3) years of cumulative experience in related fields, which may include Head Start or other early childhood education, family/community engagement, or program design & management
- Experience with in-person and virtual training/facilitation (in an educational setting a plus)
- Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.
- Travel required locally or long-distance up to 20% of the time for work-related meetings and functions.
- Must have a valid driver's license and/or reliable transportation.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Bilingual (Spanish) desirable
- Extraordinary facilitation, presentation and general interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of Shine Early Learning offerings/partners a plus; or, ability to get up-to-speed quickly.
- Ability to navigate a complex organizational structure, assess and balance priorities, and facilitate inclusive input and decision-making processes.
- Ability to multitask, work independently, and organize efficiently.
- Ability to synthesize information and communicate effectively in written or verbal format with off-site colleagues, partners, groups of all sizes and individuals.
- Demonstrated computer literacy skills, using MS Office applications and other basic data systems including internet navigation.
- Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Must be honest, dependable and able to meet deadlines.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit most of the time with some bending and reaching.
- Ability to stand, walk, and bend periodically.
- Ability to engage in repetitive movement of wrists, hands, and fingers - typing and/or writing.
- Ability to work frequently at close visual range (i.e. preparing and analyzing data and figures, accounting, transcription, computer terminal, extensive reading).
- Ability to receive and respond to oral communication.
- Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Work Environment:
- Work is generally performed remotely, typically in a home office environment; occasionally, work occurs in a business office environment where:
- Noise level is moderate to occasionally loud (examples: business office with computers and printers, light to moderate traffic, human voices).
- Standard equipment generally used includes:
- Smartphone/Telephone
- Personal Computer (monitor, keyboard, and mouse), Laptop, or Tablet
- Printer/Photocopy Machine
- Calculator
- Fax Machine
- May be required to operate a motor vehicle during the course of duties.
PME is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant or employee based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), pregnancy, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and to administer all aspects and conditions of employment without regard to the following:
• Race and associated traits, including hairstyle; Color, Age, Sex, Sexual orientation, Gender, Gender identity and gender expression; Religion, including dress and grooming practices; National origin, including language use restrictions; Pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding; Marital or familial status; Genetic information, including family medical history; Physical or mental disability; Citizenship and/or immigration status
• Medical conditions, including cancer, AIDS/HIV, and occupational pneumoconiosis without respiratory impairment
• Denial of family or medical care leave
• Use of a guide or support animal
• Military or veteran status
• Political activities or affiliations
• Exercise of civil rights
• Domestic violence, assault, or stalking victim status
• GED certificate
• Arrest, expunged, or sealed records
• Application for or enrollment in Medi-Cal
• Status as a smoker or non-smoker
• Credit report or credit information
• Child or spousal support withholding
• Wage garnishment for consumer debt
• Relationship with someone with a disability
• Lawful conduct occurring during nonworking hours not on Company premises
• Any other protected class, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
Discriminatory, harassing, or retaliatory behavior is prohibited from coworkers, supervisors, managers, owners, and third parties, including clientele. The Company takes allegations of discrimination, harassment and retaliation very seriously and will promptly conduct an investigation when warranted. Equal employment opportunity includes, but is not limited to, employment, training, promotion, demotion, transfer, leaves of absence and termination.
Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
3 years
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