Assistant Project Director

Education and Human Development

Georgia State University

ECEE/Best Practices Training

The Best Practices Team in the Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education at Georgia State University is dedicated to empowering Georgia’s Birth-5 educators by providing high-quality, hands-on training that is developmentally appropriate and easy to implement. Our goal is to inspire teachers and invest in children by ensuring that educators have the skills and resources needed to teach effectively. Best Practices trains thousands of teachers per year and has been empowering teachers since 1996. We strive to create an environment that fosters collaboration, innovation, and academic excellence. Our team is committed to serving the community and Georgia’s teachers by providing them with innovative, practical, and field-tested classroom activities and access to hundreds of additional free resources through our website.

The Department is seeking (2) dedicated and experienced Assistant Project Director(s).

WHAT MAKES THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT A GREAT PLACE?

• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
• Professional development opportunities and mentorship.
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting.

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

The essential duties and responsibilities of the Assistant Project Director are the following:

Research and Development:

• Uses research to develop a full day of professional development for Georgia’s Pre-K teachers. Uses extensive knowledge to confidently develop and deliver engaging presentations across all areas of learning, including Mathematics, Early Literacy, Social/Emotional Development, and Work Sampling to meet contract deliverables. This work is done both independently & collaboratively.

Conduct Training:

• Independently travels to sites throughout Georgia 2-4 days/week to conduct training. Must have flexibility to accommodate changes in schedule. This includes preparing, setting up, and breaking down training materials and AV equipment.

Create Materials:

• Creates hands-on, developmentally appropriate materials and resources for training.

Create supplemental training:

• Develop online courses, podcasts, and webinars to extend and supplement training.

Collaborate:

• Collaborate with team members on special projects. Works closely with the Project Director to ensure all deliverables are completed in a timely manner.

Other Duties

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Disclaimer: This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion of the employee’s direct supervisor.

Qualifications: Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of related experience; or a combination of education and experience in related fields.

Preferred Hiring Qualifications:

• Experience with Georgia Pre-K, early childhood education, adult training, and sponsored funding.

College/Business Unit: College of Education & Human Development
Department: ECEE/Best Practices Training
Location: Atlanta Campus
Shift: Varies
Salary: 60,000-70,000
Pay Grade: NPP
FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Type: Full Time (Benefits Eligible)
Job Posting: 06/16/26, 12:45:02 PM
Closing Date: 06/26/26, 10:59:00 PM

Special Instructions:

To be fully considered for this position, all candidates must submit the following at the time of submission:

• A complete and accurate GSU application
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Three professional references

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