Contracted Slots Specialist Mid-State Region

Berks County Intermediate Unit; United States; On-site; USD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Berks County Intermediate Unit is seeking a Contracted Slots Specialist to provide technical assistance, support and monitoring to ensure OCDEL high-quality standards are met across partner sites. This full-time role emphasizes program consultation, fiscal review, and curriculum alignment with infant/toddler standards.

The position requires a Master's degree in a related field (or BA with substantial experience), strong data capabilities, and the ability to work independently to support Regional

Qualifications

• Master's degree in child development/early childhood fields preferred; BA with 5 years of relevant experience considered.
• Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practice.
• Knowledge of childcare practices including subsidy regulations.
• Exceptional writing, organizational, and management skills; ability to work independently.
• Ability to collect, analyze and apply data from collected information.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive consultation to delegate programs to ensure OCDEL Contracted Slots implementation.
• Review fiscal reports and forward approved reports with issues or recommendations to the Contracted Slots Supervisor.
• Support implementation of Infant/Toddler and Pre-Kindergarten Standards at OCDEL partner sites.
• Support adaptation of curricula aligned with Infant/Toddler Standards.
• Attend and help facilitate OCDEL professional development events for partner staff.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Data analysis

Written communication

Independent work

Budget/fiscal practices

Education

Master's degree in child development or related field

Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience

Job description

Contracted Slots Specialist Mid-State Region JobID: 2498

• Position Type: General The Pennsylvania Key/ Contracted Slots Specialist
• Date Posted: 10/29/2026

Summary of position

To provide technical assistance, support and monitoring of sites to ensure compliance with the high-quality standards established by the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL).

Job Responsibilities (see attached job description for additional details):

• Provide proactive consultation and assistance to delegate programs to ensure successful implementation of the OCDEL Contracted Slots programs.
• Act as first reviewer for all fiscal reports sent by the program and forward approved reports along with any issues or recommendations to the Contracted Slots Supervisor.
• Provide support for the implementation of the Infant/Toddler and Pre-Kindergarten Standards at all OCDEL partner sites.
• Provide support to adapt a curriculum that is aligned with the Infant/Toddler Standards.
• Attend and help facilitate OCDEL sponsored professional development events and/or other regional professional development events that support partner staff to services.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in child development, Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Social Work, Therapy preferred; BA with 5 years of experience working with infants, toddlers, and prekindergarten-age children in the above fields considered.
• Knowledge of child development, developmentally appropriate practice, and early childhood issues.
• Knowledge of childcare practices including sound fiscal practices and subsidy regulations.
• Exceptional writing, organizational, and management skills, with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to collect, analyze and when requested apply information from data collected relevant to the work being done.

Schedule

Full-time, 37.5 hours/week, 12 months/year

Salary

Starting at $63,302.92 as established by the Intermediate Unit Board of Directors per the Compensation and Benefits Plan for The Pennsylvania Key, Classification – Education Specialist.