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Preschool Program Trainer
United States · Utica, NY, USA · Utah, USA
USD 25-27 / hour
Posted on Aug 29, 2026
Pay $25.00 - $27.00 an hour
The Preschool Program Trainer provides implementation and oversight of training needs for Preschool staff and works collaboratively with program leadership to ensure the development of training curricula and processes aligned with regulatory requirements. The Preschool Program Trainer will enhance employees' competencies by providing side-by-side training and group training designed to boost employees’ workplace performance and knowledge of expectations. This position also ensures training methods incorporate diverse approaches to accommodate a variety of learning styles. This position is responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of training and adjusting as necessary to promote staff competency. Additionally, this position works collaboratively with program and agency leadership to enhance the overall training and orientation experience of new staff while providing input into ongoing training and staff development activities across the agency. The position will work collaboratively with program leadership, the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), and the New York State Education Department (NYSED). The Trainer will monitor for changes in regulations and adjust training requirements as needed.
Core Responsibilities
- Transition new hires from agency orientation into their program position across all preschool sites
- Organize, coordinate, and provide onsite orientation for new hires in the preschool program
- Develop, organize, and implement a range of training activities using a variety of instructional techniques and formats such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, and lectures.
- Develop processes/systems which ensure training compliance with OCFS and NYSED regulations.
- Train and coach new hires as well as existing employees.
- Complete ongoing, on-site observation, coaching, and assessments of skills of new hires while in their assigned classrooms
- Support existing employees to improve or enhance existing skills while in the program.
- Collaborate and coordinate with leadership on providing role-specific trainings
- Assess training effectiveness to ensure incorporation of taught skills and techniques into employees' work behavior.
- Support certified Teacher Assistants in mentoring new staff.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Child Development, Education, or a closely related field required.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of three years of preschool teaching preferred/ experience required.
- Previous experience providing adult education, coaching, mentoring, or staff training preferred.
- Knowledge of New York State OCFS regulations, NYSED requirements, and early childhood best practices.
- Strong presentation, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License.
Benefits
Our work environment provides the opportunity to grow and learn in a fast-paced atmosphere. We offer competitive benefits and salary to include a low-cost individual health insurance plan, dollar for dollar retirement match (up to 7%), life insurance, voluntary benefits and generous paid time off.
- Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision
- Direct Deposit
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Retirement Plan 403(b)
- Life Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous PTO Plans (Sick, Vacation and Employee Leave)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Service Awards
- Employee Appreciation Events
- Employee Discounts
Upstate Caring Partners is the premier provider of direct-care services and programs in Central New York for individuals of all abilities and their families. If you believe in empowering people, Upstate Caring Partners is an excellent place to start or grow your career. Please visit our careers website to access the full job description located within the job posting. upstatecpjobs.org
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