Early Learning Connection Bilingual PD Assistant Coordinator

EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT \#3

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you an Early Childhood Champion with the gift of bilingual communication? ESU \#3 Early Learning Connection (ELC) is looking for a Bilingual (English\-Spanish) Professional Development Assistant Coordinator to join our team. If you are passionate about elevating the quality of care for our youngest learners and supporting the professionals who guide them, we want to meet you!

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• True Impact: You’ll be the bridge that ensures high\-quality professional development reaches our Spanish\-speaking provider community.
• Collaboration: Work across Cass, Douglas, Sarpy, and Washington Counties to shape the future of early childhood education.
• Growth Mindset: We value "fresh thinking" and a spirit of initiative.

You'll really catch our eye if you:

• Navigate English and Spanish with ease and cultural competence
• Thrive when collaborating with diverse stakeholders and building relationships
• Are a self\-starter who actively seeks opportunities to improve

Salary for this 190 day position will be negotiable based on education and experience, within the range of $56,000\-$59,000 annually. Competitive benefits package includes health and dental for the employee at no cost. Please contact Jennifer Haggart at jhaggart@esu3\.org with questions about the position and apply today!

Job Title: Early Learning Connection Bilingual PD Assistant Coordinator

Job Title Code: 7555

Number of Days Worked: 190

Department: Student Services

FLSA Status: Exempt

Immediate Supervisor: ELC PD Coordinator; Executive Director of Student Services

Staff Supervised: None

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Early Childhood or a related field
• Knowledge of and previous work experience in early childhood care and education

Essential Requirements:

• Bilingual: fluent in Spanish and English, possessing excellent written and verbal communication skills in both languages
• Demonstrated skills and experience in face\-to\-face and online training and adult learning facilitation
• Computer skills consistent with essential job responsibilities
• No history of child abuse or negligence
• Successfully pass required background checks
• Regular and dependable in person attendance is required and is considered a condition of employment. The assigned duties of this position may allow consideration of occasional/infrequent remote work with the approval of the supervisor. Remote work is subject to the remote work guidelines and conditions outlined in the job description. The supervisor may withdraw the remote work option at any time.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Understand and comply with the ESU \#3 Board of Education Personnel Policies and Employee Handbook.
• Assist with coordinating the facilitation and delivery of professional development opportunities including those for bilingual early childhood educators.
• Assist in coordinating the work of the ELC PD team which includes contracted trainers.
• Support trainers in the development of program materials for face\-to\-face and online professional development opportunities.
• Assist with onsite, offsite, or online events, as requested, occurring during the day, in the evening, or on weekends
• Develop and maintain relationships with grant partners including, but not limited to, attending regularly scheduled partnership meetings.
• Represent ESU \#3 Early Learning Connection PD at various meetings and events.
• Must have reliable transportation to travel to various trainings and/or meetings at off\-site locations.
• Assist with determining professional development needs identified by early childhood educators, especially those who are bilingual, and grant partners and use these findings to collaboratively develop an annual Professional Development Strategic Plan.
• Assist with completing the annual grant continuation application and grant reports, as requested.
• Participate in scheduled NDE Office of Early Childhood and ELC meetings and calls.
• Articulate, through word and action, the significant relationship between professional development and the quality of early care and education provided.
• Regularly access the e\-mail system for review of materials distributed from ESU \#3\.
• Other duties as assigned.

At Will Employment: Employment with ESU \#3 is not for any period of time, and employment may be terminated at any time at the convenience of the terminating party, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Employment with ESU \#3 is not governed by any express or implied contract of employment containing terms different from or inconsistent with those stated in this job description. The terms of this job description may not be modified except in a writing signed by the ESU \#3 CEO.

Essential Physical Requirements:

Essential Physical

Requirements

ELC Coordinator

Item is not a requirement of the job

Occasional\-up to 33% of time

Occasional/essential\-

Up to 33% of time, absolutely essential to the job

Frequent

between 34%\-66%

Continuous\-over 66% of time

Stamina

1\. Sitting

X

2\. Walking

X

3\. Standing

X

Flexibility

4\. Bending or twisting at the neck more than the average person

X

5\. Bending or twisting at the trunk more than the average person

X

6\.Squatting/Stooping/Kneeling

X

7\. Reaching above the head

X

8\. Reaching forward

X

9\. Repeating the same hand, arm or finger motion many times (For example: typing, data entry, etc.)

X

Activities

10\. Climbing (on ladders, into large trucks/vehicles, etc.)

X

11\. Hand/grip strength

X

12\. Driving on the job

X

13\. Typing non\-stop

X

Use of Arms and Hands

14\. Manual dexterity (using a wrench or screwing a lid on a jar)

X

15\. Finger dexterity (typing or putting a nut on a bolt)

X

Lifting Requirements

16\. Lifting up to 10 pounds (Mark all that apply)

Floor to waist

X

Waist to shoulder

X

Shoulder to overhead

X

17\. Lifting 11 to 25 pounds (Mark all that apply)

Floor to waist

X

Waist to shoulder

X

Shoulder to overhead

X

18\. Lifting 26 to 50 pounds (Mark all that apply)

Floor to waist

X

Waist to shoulder

X

Shoulder to overhead

X

19\. Lifting 51 to 75 pounds (Mark all that apply)

Floor to waist

X

Waist to shoulder

X

Shoulder to overhead

X

20\. Can load/items weighing over 50 pounds that are lifted or carried be shared, or reduced into smaller loads?

Pushing/Pulling

21\. 25 to 50 pounds

X

22\. 51 to 75 pounds

X

23\. 76 to 90 pounds

X

24\. Over 90 pounds

X

Carrying

25\. 10 to 25 pounds

X

26\. 26 to 50 pounds

27\. 51 to 75 pounds

X

28\. 76 to 90 pounds

X