POSITION REPORTS TO: Assistant Director, Professional Development, Wolf Trap Institute
POSITION MANAGES: None
POSITION LOCATION: Hybrid – requires days onsite and allow telework.

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts seeks an Early Childhood/Arts Specialist to manage professional development programs and activities of the Wolf Trap Institute.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review lesson plans for content, approach, alignment with curriculum standards; provide feedback to team members and teaching artists.
• Contribute to the development of written and multimedia learning materials.
• Observe and assess teaching artist practice in early childhood and professional development settings.
• Present professional development content in virtual and in-person environments.
• Provide coaching and training to teaching artists and teaching artist trainers.
• Provide support to peer coaches and coordination for peer coaching efforts.
• Implement, manage, and support training events and other professional development opportunities, including local and national program initiatives, roundtables, institutes, artist collaborations and multi-day training events.
• Provide collaborative leadership for new artist recruitment and training.
• Support the development of new professional development and family workshop content.
• Seek, submit, and manage program proposals for local and national conferences in collaboration with program coordinators.
• Represent Wolf Trap Institute with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Stay current with trends and initiatives in Early Childhood Education, STEM, adult learning, coaching, virtual learning, professional standards, and academic content and approaches.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in early childhood education or related field, Master’s Degree preferred
• 5 years of experience in the field of early care and education, child development, or early elementary education (Kindergarten, Grade One, Grade 2)
• Experience providing and creating professional development content preferred
• Experience with family-centered and community-based services desirable
• Experience with the performing arts/arts education highly desirable

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs; including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively across teams in problem-solving, developing and implementing positive solutions to meet department/program goals
• Excellent time management skills, with evidence of overseeing, prioritizing, and regularly executing multiple deadlines
• Sensitivity and commitment to the mission of Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts
• Fluency in written and oral Spanish a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 60% of the time
• Must be able to travel throughout Metro DC/MD/VA region with occasional travel in Virginia and nationally
• Regularly operates a computer and other office equipment (i.e. calculator, copier, printer, etc.)
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, bend and reach with arms
• Lift/move up to 10 pounds infrequently

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that embraces and encourages different perspectives. We work to reflect and be representative of the communities in which we serve and in which we reside. Qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who need assistance or an accommodation in our job application processes should contact hr@wolftrap.org. An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a background check.

Compensation is commensurate with experience. We offer an outstanding benefits package that includes fully-paid medical and dental premiums for employees and their dependents, 20 paid holidays, generous Annual/Sick/Personal Leave, 403(b) match, flexible work hours and more.