Workforce Development Coordinator - Early Childhood Education

SERVICE AREA: Child Development & Family Services

ROLE TYPE: Full-Time

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Early Childhood Education (ECE) Workforce Development Coordinator provides essential support to the Child Development and Family Services (CDFS) department across programs through coordination and implementation of critical educator development and advancement activities in Philadelphia and surrounding Southeast PA counties. This role responds to the needs of students and participants of programs and projects, including but not limited to the Early Childhood Education Professional Development Organization (ECE PDO), the Alternative Certification Program, and other workforce initiatives.

The ECE Workforce Development Coordinator reports to the ECE Workforce Special Projects Manager. This position is full-time. The position primarily operates from PHMC's main offices at 1500 Market Street in Philadelphia, PA. The role also requires some travel throughout the greater Philadelphia region and occasional statewide travel to best serve the meeting schedules of participating partners.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inform and implement assigned special workforce projects, parallel to the ECE PDO.
• Collaborate with the ECE PDO to align project work plans with departmental and funder requirements, goals, and objectives.
• Adhere to project timelines in coordination with the ECE Workforce Special Project Manager for project activities.
• Participate in scheduled collective meetings across projects to discuss progress, communicate successes, and address concerns.
• Conduct targeted outreach to potential and current students in the Alternative PreK-4 Certification program and other initiatives to support their enrollment and continued participation.
• Coordinate directly with ECE teachers and practitioners to understand workforce development needs and challenges.
• Facilitate communication between the ECE workforce and the ECE Workforce Special Projects Manager to ensure initiatives meet requirements.
• Organize and participate in focus groups, surveys, and feedback sessions to inform program development.
• Support ECE professionals in accessing higher education opportunities, professional development programs, and career advancement pathways.
• Connect workforce members with relevant training, degree, and certification programs.
• Develop and edit content for informational products and promotional communications, including newsletters, website content, and e-blasts targeting diverse audiences across the ECE workforce population.
• Perform data collection and maintenance activities, and complete assigned reports.
• Create outreach materials specifically designed for Alternative PreK-4 Certification students and current ECE workforce members.
• Coordinate communication strategies to promote higher education opportunities and career pathways in early childhood education.

SKILLS:

• Ability to work independently and to effectively function as a member of a team
• Strong attention to detail
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong public speaking and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with diverse audiences
• Ability to organize and maintain complete, accurate, and accessible files and records
• Ability to meet deliverables
• Knowledge of regional, state, local, and national early childhood systems, and cross-functionality
• Knowledge of the early childhood workforce needs and trends, particularly as non-traditional college and credential students
• Knowledge of PA Department of Education (PDE) standards, competencies, and relevant content
• Knowledge of ECE systems, resources, and barriers

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or a related field required
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in early childhood education, human services program management, communications, fiscal management, operations management, or a related field
• Preferred: PreK-4 or N-3 teaching certification in Pennsylvania

SALARY GRADE: 19

PHMC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.