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Think Together · 20 hours ago

Training and Development Specialist III, CSTC

Santa Ana, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$80K/yr - $90K/yr

7+ years exp

Think Together is a dynamic organization dedicated to the advancement of quality education. The Training and Development Specialist III is responsible for developing and delivering impactful training sessions, supervising a team of trainers, and collaborating with key stakeholders to enhance training programs and support organizational goals.

EducationNon Profit

Responsibilities

Supervise, coach, and manage a team of trainers, providing guidance and support to ensure effective training delivery

Collaborate with the Program Content Specialist to assess and develop training content that meets staff needs and enhances the student experience

Manages partnerships with school districts to support training and development initiatives

Gather feedback through site visits from Contract Staff Managers and leaders to identify gaps and drive continuous improvement

Create training impact assessment criteria and develop role-specific and grade-specific coaching criteria

Identify and prescribe best practices for successful facilitation in the field

Develop scaled and scaffolded guides for program implementation

Foster an environment of psychological safety by collaborating effectively with diverse staff and partners

Lead the design and execution of special projects that enhance training programs, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and long-term goals

Develops and provides training and professional development for Contract Staff Managers, new hires, and other supervisory roles through targeted learning initiatives

Conduct in-person training sessions for program staff, ensuring engagement and alignment with adult learning principles

Assess, create, and optimize training content for specific programs and student grade levels

Lead program training initiatives and identify training pathways for staff based on grade level and program elements

Develop role-specific coaching criteria, determining appropriate timing and dosage of coaching interventions

Recommend best practices for effective program implementation and facilitation in the field

Manage special projects to pilot new training methods or initiatives, evaluating their effectiveness and scalability across regions

Oversee the creation of program training content, including project plans, pacing guides, and implementation tools

Apply a continuous improvement lens to training processes, refining programs based on feedback and observations

Create and deliver tailored training content that meets the specific needs of programs and grade levels

Implement criteria for assessing the impact and effectiveness of training programs, ensuring actionable evaluations

Develop clear, step-by-step guides to support successful program implementation

Lead special projects focused on developing new content formats or training delivery models to address emerging program needs

Qualification

Adult learning principlesTraining content developmentSupervisory experienceProject-based learningLearning Management SystemsPsychological safetyContinuous improvementAdaptability to technologyCommunication skillsCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in education or a related field; or a minimum of 7 years of experience in training and facilitation in a relevant grade level area (elementary and early learning or older youth)

Minimum of 7+ years of experience in education or expanded learning preferred

Supervisory experience in a training or educational context

Knowledge of adult learning principles

Experience in delivering training to diverse groups, both large and small

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Well-versed in learning design, project-based learning, and familiar with curricular providers, and educational technology and software opportunities

Maintain highest degree of confidentiality

Comply with organization policies and follow procedures

Perform all other related duties as assigned

Intermediate level experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote and Adobe

Intermediate Learning Management System experience (Canvas, Blackboard, Collaboration, etc.)

Ability to adapt and learn new content and technology (webinars, asynchronous learning, software)