Head Start Early Childhood Specialist Manager – Region IV

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Job Description:

  • Implement a comprehensive system of quality assurance for TTA to recipients and contract deliverables related to the work of Early Childhood Specialists
  • Provide effective and timely ongoing supervision, oversight and coaching to Early Childhood Specialists
  • Develop and implement professional development for EC Specialists to increase their capability to deliver TTA in key performance areas including early childhood education, coaching, curriculum implementation and fidelity, teacher-child interactions, family engagement, child and family outcomes, assessment, and data aggregation and analysis
  • Review recipient TTA reports for accuracy and ensure TTA reports are submitted by the due dates outlined in the Schedule of Deliverables
  • Implement a process for using, reporting, and presenting TTA data to inform and improve the quality and responsiveness of Early Childhood Specialist services and improve 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 Specialists in each performance period to assess the quality of TTA provided and determine professional development needs
  • Communicate with Area Office staff to ensure coordinated support, messaging, and prioritization of technical assistance to grant recipients
  • Participate in national, regional, and state work groups and meetings as directed by the OHS COR
  • Provide direct TTA to grant recipients, as requested by the Area Office
  • Support emerging OHS initiatives and priorities
  • Maintain CLASS Observer and/or Trainer Certifications as required
  • Attend monthly meetings in the Federal Office in Atlanta, GA – schedule to be determined by the Area Office

Requirements:

  • Minimum of a BA or BS degree in early childhood education/development, education leadership, or related field from an accredited university or college
  • 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 using data to inform decision making
  • 1+ year experience facilitating group discussions and presenting to range of audiences using a variety of formats to include virtual
  • 1+ year experience communicating, both orally and in writing, with the ability to adapt to various audiences and formats
  • Must have a valid driver's license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check

Benefits:

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development
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