Training & Development Consultant - req# 11535

The UNM Early Childhood Services Center (ECSC), seeks bilingual candidates for Training and Development Consultant to support the Statewide CYFD Comprehensive Early Learning and Consultation initiative. This position will be based out of Clovis, New Mexico. Using the Integrated Learning Approach, Training and Development Consultants utilize practice-based coaching and are responsible for providing on-site/virtual technical assistance, coaching, and training related to early childhood and criteria content knowledge as a form of professional development that positively influences the quality of learning experiences that educators, administrators, and children receive as they participate in state funded early childhood initiatives.

The ideal candidate has a background in early childhood education and is passionate about seeing young children succeed within caring, culturally-sensitive, inclusive, developmentally-appropriate and stimulating learning environments. The candidate uses his/her knowledge of early childhood education, adult learning principles, reflective practice, technical assistance, coaching, consultation, and training to support the interests and learning needs of educators and administrators and partners with them to successfully implement the tools used in NM PreK funded classrooms and the FOCUS Tiered Quality Rating and Improvement System (TQRIS).

The team of consultants utilize a relationship-based, educator-focused, and strength-based approach as they build trust and rapport with educators and administrators and partner with them in an ongoing cycle of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI). Through on-site/virtual coaching visits, learning communities, and by facilitating training events, consultant’s partner with educators and administrators to enhance their understanding and implementation of the Authentic Observation Documentation Curriculum Planning (AODCP) process, the NM Early Learning Guidelines, Essential Elements of Quality, engage in dialogue about best teaching and care practices, and to support optimal child learning outcomes.

This is a term position subject to continuous employment renewed annually - Term end date is subject to change based on annual funding.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Successful completion of at least 60 college-level credit hours; at least 4 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
• Ability to read, write, and speak in both English and Spanish.

• At least three documented years’ experience working with infants, toddlers, or preschool children
• Documented two years’ experience of successfully providing technical assistance, training, coaching or consultation support
• Documented three years’ experience in the field of family engagement, mental health, culturally relevant practices, curriculum, assessment and working with early care and learning programs
• Experience with observation documentation/assessment and curriculum process, developmentally appropriate practice, and designing and implementing quality early childhood learning environments
• Demonstrated success in developing and maintaining supportive work relationships in a culturally sensitive manner
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to establish trust and rapport with members of diverse communities
• Ability to travel statewide
• Holds a valid NM driver’s license
• Word processing, spreadsheet and data management skills
• NM Trainer Registry Certified

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.