[Hiring] Field Learning & Development Specialist @Huffman Family Brands

Role Description

The Field L&D Specialist creates and delivers exceptional training experiences to support new Franchise School openings and the ongoing development of both franchise and corporate school teams. The role also supports the onboarding and continuous development of school leaders and team members. This position develops, implements, and enhances training curriculum based on Celebree’s rituals and routines and the 9 core competencies of a Celebree leader.

• Designs and delivers initial training for franchise teachers and aides.
• Designs and delivers ongoing training for management team members of Franchise owned locations.
• Promotes enthusiasm and fosters commitment to Celebree’s mission, vision, and values.
• Ensures personal growth through self-education of current trends in early education, leadership, and training best practices.
• Actively contributes to monthly Franchise and Corporate meetings and company-wide initiatives.
• Partners with field leadership to assess development needs and align resources for both franchisee and corporate management teams.
• Creates, updates, and facilitates onboarding for Franchise Teachers and Aides as well as Franchise School Directors and Assistant Directors.
• Assesses and improves all training to ensure understanding and consistent implementation of Celebree brand standards across all roles and locations.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of Celebree’s curriculum, Conscious Discipline, and leadership expectations to support teachers and managers at all levels.
• Provides targeted resources and support to promote excellence in the 9 core competencies of Celebree leaders and educators.
• Conducts site visits to corporate and franchise locations to stay informed on evolving team needs and to tailor support accordingly.
• Coordinates all training logistics within budget and timeline parameters.
• Conducts onsite training and coaching for initial hires at franchise schools per request.
• Ensures timely processing and delivery of training documentation. (Pre and Post Training)
• Contributes to a culture of excellence by modeling accountability and flawless execution.
• Stays current on industry best practices and trends in training, leadership, and early education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, Early Childhood Education, or a related field required.
• Experience in training or adult learning facilitation.
• Experience in ECE leadership highly preferred.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related tools.
• Working knowledge of Celebree processes and policies.
• Ability to meet an approximately 90% travel requirement, with frequency and duration determined by school openings and development needs. Travel includes frequent overnight stays and may involve consecutive days or extended assignments away from home.
• Ability to travel between corporate and franchise locations using air and ground transportation; reliable transportation for local and regional travel, with mileage reimbursement provided in accordance with company policy.
• Flexibility to adjust destinations and schedules as business needs change, including occasional assignments with limited advance notice.
• Availability for flexible hours, including early departures, evenings, and weekends as needed for travel, school openings, and training delivery.
• Ability to work independently in changing environments, maintain timely communication, and complete preparation, reporting, and follow-up while traveling.
• Business travel expenses and arrangements are handled in accordance with company travel and reimbursement policies.