Professional Learning Specialist

Salary: $74,200.36 - $111,300.54 Annually
Location : 3510 S WW WHITE RD, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78223, TX
Job Type: 4A Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-01025
Department: Pre-K 4 SA
Opening Date: 05/29/2026
Closing Date: 6/14/2026 11:59 PM Central
Grant Funded: No
FLSA Status: Exempt


Job Summary


Under general direction, is responsible for developing and presenting training programs and instructional materials through a variety of learning methods as part of the City's Pre-K 4 SA program. Responsibilities include researching and identifying training and program support needs across partner organizations, developing learning materials and resources, facilitating professional development opportunities, and providing ongoing coaching and capacity-building support to staff and community partners. Supports collaborative service delivery efforts designed to strengthen organizational effectiveness, educational quality, and family outcomes across the Shared Services network. Exercises no supervision.

Work Location
Various Pre-K 4 SA Education Center locations and Shared Service Alliance centers throughout San Antonio, based on program needs.

Work Hours 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Due to the nature of community-based work, schedules may periodically be adjusted to accommodate operational and community needs. This may include work during early morning, evening, and weekend hours

Essential Job Functions

• Designs, develops, and delivers comprehensive training programs and instructional materials using diverse, evidence-based learning methods
• Facilitates and leads mandatory training sessions to meet and uphold childcare licensing, military childcare standards, and fee assistance program standards for all staff members.
• Provides coaching, technical assistance, and individualized support to childcare providers to strengthen business and instructional practices, organizational effectiveness, and educational quality.
• Facilitates peer learning opportunities, collaborative learning communities, and professional development experiences among participating providers.
• Monitors compliance with applicable local, state, federal, military, and accreditation standards and supports providers in maintaining required requirements.
• Maintains accurate records, documentation, and reporting related to training participation, coaching activities, compliance efforts, and program outcomes.
• Represents the program at community meetings, provider events, conferences, and stakeholder engagements as assigned.
• Supports independently owned childcare centers and family childcare homes through initiatives such as Texas Rising Star, NAEYC accreditation, MCCYN, and other continuous improvement efforts.
• Collaborates with early childhood educators and school leaders to assess and identify training needs, ensuring alignment with program goals.
• Collaborates with other city departments, community partners, and military stakeholders to align goals and strengthen the provider network.
• Creates engaging teaching materials and prepares detailed, effective lesson plans tailored to various learning styles.
• Acts as a model teacher by demonstrating best practices and effective teaching strategies in real time.
• Develops and writes comprehensive training manuals, handouts, visual aids, and program outlines to enhance learning experiences.
• Coordinates and organizes professional development sessions, ensuring the availability of necessary resources and materials.
• Regularly updates and revises course content and instructional methods to reflect current best practices and emerging trends.
• Participates in data analysis to identify professional development needs and assesses the effectiveness of training programs.
• Collaborates with administrators and other professional development coaches to refine curricula and design impactful programs.
• Conducts research on emerging trends and best practices to inform future program development.
• Provides continuous, post-training support to staff to facilitate the practical application of skills learned in training.
• Visits classrooms and school sites consistently to monitor the implementation of strategies learned through professional development and collaboration.
• Actively identifies personal areas for professional growth and seeks opportunities for ongoing education to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Translates newly acquired knowledge and expertise into actionable professional development opportunities for others.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education or a related field.
• Three (3) years' experience teaching and/or professional development activities.
• Valid Class "C" Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Experience working with children aged from newborns through 5 years of age.

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of early childhood instructional and teaching methods, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of program research and development techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of design and delivery of professional development.
• Knowledge of theory and practice of student learning styles.
• Skill in using a personal computer, interactive whiteboard, presentation media, and utilizing associated software.
• Ability to present material to small and large audiences in a clear, concise, captivating and engaging manner.
• Ability to actively engage with young children.
• Ability to develop clear and concise reports.
• Ability to design and prepare visual training materials.
• Ability to customize professional development for all stakeholders.
• Ability to conduct classroom training programs.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and training participants.
• Ability to perform all the essential functions of the position, with or without accommodations.
• Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment.

Benefits Information
The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

Note:

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information
The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is View phone number on click.appcast.io and our fax number is View phone number on click.appcast.io.
01


Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

• Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
• Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
• No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.

02


Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

• Yes
• No

03


Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SARTW) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?

• Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
• Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
• Yes - Both Programs
• No

04


Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

05


What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
• 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university
• 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
• PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
• None of the above

06


How many years of experience do you have in teaching and/or professional development activities?

• I do not have any experience
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years
• 11 years
• 12 years
• 13 years
• 14 years
• 15 years or more

07


How would you rate your ability to Speak, Read, and Write in Spanish & English?

• Beginner (Understand some words)
• Intermediate (Can understand with minimal assistance)
• Advanced (Able to communicate effectively)
• Fluent (Ability to communicate and teach others)
• None of the above

08


How many years of experience do you have in an early childhood classroom within a school environment?

• I do not have any experience
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years or more

09


Select which of the following age groups you have experience in teaching and presenting education material for:

• I do not have any experience with ay age groups
• 1 - 3 year olds (Toddlers)
• 4 -5 year olds (Pre-Schoolers)
• 6 - 9 year olds (Elementary School Aged)
• 10 - 14 year olds (Pre-Teens)
• 14 - 18 year olds (Teens)
• 19 years and older (Adults and Senior Citizens)

10


Describe your experience working with military families and highlight any of that experience that is related to early childhood education. Please include where you gained the expereince, and what duties you held? If you do not have any relevant experience, respond "n/a"
11


Describe your philosophy around high-quality early childhood programming. Provide any scholars or foundational frameworks that guide your work. If you do not have any relevant experience, respond "n/a"
12


Decribe your experience with navigating qualifty rating improvement systems. If you do not have any relevant experience, respond "n/a"
13


I acknowledge this position is funded by sales tax that has been approved by the citizens of San Antonio for a limited time period. This position, therefore, is subject to at-will employment status, and is unclassified and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission.

• I acknowledge

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I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.

• I acknowledge.

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