Head Start Early Childhood Specialist (Education)

TL;DR

Head Start Early Childhood Specialist (Education): Providing training and technical assistance to Head Start programs to improve school readiness goals with an accent on data-driven decision making and quality early childhood practices. Focus on enhancing teacher-child interactions, implementing research-based coaching models, and strengthening family engagement practices.

Location: Remote (Must be home-based in Delaware, Washington, D.C., Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, or West Virginia); extensive travel required.

Salary: $67,355 - $114,503

Company

Global advisory and technology services provider helping clients solve complex challenges and navigate change.

What you will do

• Provide training and technical assistance (TTA) related to school readiness, family engagement, and professional development.
• Support the selection and implementation of developmentally and culturally appropriate curricula for children birth to five.
• Improve teacher-child interactions using the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) and other suitable measures.
• Assist programs in aggregating and analyzing data from multiple sources to make informed decisions.
• Develop family engagement practices based on the PFCE Framework and coach engagement staff.
• Strengthen transition practices and collaboration with Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and state agencies.

Requirements

• BA or BS degree in Early Childhood Education/Development or a related field.
• Fluently bilingual in Spanish and English (reading, writing, and speaking).
• 5+ years of experience in programs for young children (birth to five), including providing technical assistance.
• Must be based in Delaware, Washington, D.C., Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, or West Virginia.
• 1+ year of experience working with infants and toddlers and in family engagement.
• Experience facilitating group discussions, presenting to audiences, and analyzing data.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Head Start regulations and standards.
• Prior experience working within a Head Start Program.

Culture & Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer committed to a workplace where everyone can thrive.
• Environment that empowers employees to share expertise and collaborate on professional goals.
• Provision of reasonable accommodations for disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs.
• Opportunities to work with cutting-edge technology to solve the world's toughest challenges.