Associate Director of Training and Certification

Overview:

The role of the Associate Director of Training and Certification exists to assist the Training Director in the planning and execution of Herzog Institute training events and the Herzog teacher certification. This role is critical in ensuring private school educators meet high-quality standards while addressing the unique needs and growing pluralism of private educational institutions. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in education, project management, and stakeholder collaboration, with a deep understanding of private, Christian school environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Certification Development and Implementation
  • Design and implement a unified teacher certification framework that meets the distinct needs of private schools across various states.
  • Establish objectives, timelines, and performance metrics for the certification initiative.
  • Research and create a flexible certification process aligned with private school values, goals, and accreditation requirements.
  • Incorporate best practices in teacher training, assessment, and ongoing professional development.
  • Draft policies, competency standards, and assessment tools tailored to the private school sector.
  • Lead pilot programs to test the certification framework in diverse private school settings.
  • Develop training and support resources for school administrators and teachers.
  • Oversee the rollout of the certification process, ensuring seamless adoption and integration into existing structures.
• Certification Stakeholder Management and Continuous Improvement
  • Partner with private school leaders, teacher associations, accreditation bodies, and other stakeholders to gather input and ensure alignment with institutional needs.
  • Organize focus groups, surveys, and workshops to build consensus and refine the certification framework.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for communication with private schools and relevant organizations.
  • Establish systems to evaluate the effectiveness of the certification process.
  • Use data and stakeholder feedback to make iterative improvements and maintain the program’s relevance and effectiveness.
  • Stay informed on trends and changes in private education to adapt the certification process as needed.
• Training Implementation and Support
  • Run HFI trainings as HF representation managing coaches, guests, schedules, and vendor coordination in tandem with HF events staff.
  • Coordinate pre-meetings, post-training improvements, and platform updates.
  • Support the Training Director and Training team for implementation of 100 training events.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, public administration, or a related field (Master or Doctorate’s degree preferred).
• Experience in program development, project management, and technology development, preferably within private schools.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder projects from design through implementation.
• Knowledge of teacher certification processes, professional development trends, and educational standards.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with private school accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in policy development and change management.
• Proficiency in leveraging technology for education management and training.