- Minimum of a BA or BS degree in Early Childhood education/development, education leadership, or related field from an accredited university or college
- If the highest degree was awarded more than ten years ago, the resume should specifically detail courses, conferences, seminars attended or relevant work experience.
- 7+ years of experience with 3 years provision of TTA to Head Start or other Early Childhood programs related to school readiness.
- 3+ years of progressive supervision/management and staff development, with experience for managing remote-located staff preferred.
- 1 year experience in coaching staff.
- 1 year experience in developing, implementing, and managing/improving projects, including implementing QA systems.
- 1 year experience in analyzing, aggregating, and presenting data.
- 1 year experience in oral and written communication to various audiences.
- Must have a valid driver's license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.
- Implement a comprehensive system of quality assurance for TTA to grantees and contract deliverables related to the work of Early Childhood and Family Engagement Specialists.
- Provide effective and timely ongoing oversight and coaching to Early Childhood and Family Engagement Specialists.
- Develop and implement professional development for EC/FE Specialists to increase their capability to support grantees in key performance areas including coaching, curriculum implementation and fidelity, teacher-child interactions, family engagement, child and family outcomes, assessment, and data aggregation and analysis.
- Implement TTA data aggregation, analysis, and reporting processes that inform and improve the quality and responsiveness of Early Childhood and Family Engagement Specialists services and improves coordination with state, regional, and national priorities, and other Early Childhood TTA systems, as directed by the region.
- Conduct at least two field observations of the Early Childhood and Family Engagement Specialists in each performance period to assess quality of TTA provided and determine professional development needs.
- Communicate with the Regional Office staff to ensure coordinated support, messaging, and prioritization of technical assistance to grantees.
- Participate in national and regional work groups and meetings as directed by the OHS.
- Provide direct TTA to grantees, as requested by the Regional Office.
- Support emerging OHS initiatives and priorities.
Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position is: