Early Childhood Grants & Compliance Specialist

JBS International; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS International is seeking an Early Childhood Specialist I to provide grant management support for Head Start programs. This role oversees compliance with grants, analyzes data, and leads a team to improve operations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, five years of experience in early childhood programs, and excellent communication skills. This position is critical to ensuring that grant recipients meet federal standards.

Qualifications

• 5 years of progressive experience in early childhood programs, preferably with Head Start.
• 2 years supervisory experience is preferred.
• English fluency is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee review of grant applications and budgets.
• Support continuous improvement in grant recipient's operations.
• Monitor compliance with grant agreement terms.

Skills

Grant management

Federal compliance monitoring

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Federal information systems (HSES, AMS, GrantSolutions)

Job description

JBS International is seeking an Early Childhood Specialist I to provide grant management support for Head Start programs. This role oversees compliance with grants, analyzes data, and leads a team to improve operations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, five years of experience in early childhood programs, and excellent communication skills. This position is critical to ensuring that grant recipients meet federal standards.