Professional Development Proctor

Job Description

Who We Are

Action for Children is the local child care resource and referral agency in Central Ohio. Our mission is to transform the lives of children by supporting, empowering, and advocating for the adults who make the biggest impact on children’s lives—their parents, caregivers, and teachers.

What You’ll Do

This individual is responsible for greeting Action for Children guests who visit us for training, monitoring participation, and recording attendance. Trainings are both in-person and virtual. The facilitator must project kindness, confidence, and have excellent interpersonal skills. Some travel within Central Ohio is required, with advance notice. This position requires evening and weekend hours to align with our training schedule.

Facilitate in-person training sessions, evenings and/or weekends:

Greet attendees, direct to correct room, and manage late attendees

Support instructor needs (e.g. technology support, making additional copies)

Ensure the building is secure at the end of the session

Facilitate virtual training sessions, evenings and/or weekends:

Greet attendees; provide basic tech support (e.g., how to mute), manage late arrivals

Support instructor needs (e.g., sharing videos, advancing slides)

Copy and prepare materials for training sessions, as needed

Monitor attendance and participation

Communicate regularly with PD Coordinator and other AFC staff

Other duties as assigned to support the Action for Children mission

Opportunities to expand work responsibilities based on employee motivation and skill, and AFC need

Successful candidates will have

Positive and professional written and spoken communication

Comfort with greeting clients and representing Action for Children

Demonstrated proficiency with technology including MS Office, PowerPoint, copiers, etc.; familiarity with data management software a plus

Respect and care for people of all cultural, racial, gender, religious, linguistic, and socio-economic backgrounds

Respect and care for early childhood educators, child care programs, and the children and families they serve

Must be reliable

Desired but not Required

Signing bonus available for fluent speakers of Spanish, Somali, Arabic, Nepali or other language in addition to English

Why You’ll Love To Work at Action for Children

We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage after 30 days of employment

We promote a balanced work-life company culture. We offer a generous PTO plan including vacation, sick, and personal time. This includes 9 paid holidays and 4 floating holidays.

We embrace parenthood with 12 weeks of paid parental leave

We help you plan for your future by offering a 403(B) with an employer match

How To Apply

Interested individuals should apply online at:

Recruitment (adp.com)

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note, the selected candidate will be required to submit to our background and reference checking process.

Action for Children is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

**Action for Children has adopted a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all current and future employees focused on safeguarding the health and safety of our employees and their families; our customers and visitors; and our community. Action for Children is an equal opportunity employer and does allow for accommodations based on medical exemptions and/or sincerely held religious beliefs. **