Early Childhood Systems Consultant- REMOTE

ICF; Great Falls Crossing (VA); Remote; USD 130,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Early Childhood Education Services seeks a seasoned professional for a role focusing on delivering training and technical assistance. This position allows for up to 30% travel and offers the chance to make a significant impact on early childhood education policies at both state and national levels. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in the field, along with strong written communication skills, to effectively contribute to system building and support initiatives.

Benefits

Opportunity for career advancement

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience in early care and education systems.
• Extensive knowledge of CCDF statute and early childhood governance.
• Prior experience providing training and technical assistance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training and technical assistance to CCDF grantees and partners.
• Develop and maintain relationships with early childhood agencies.
• Track and report on technical assistance activities.

Skills

Written Communication

Collaboration

Technical Assistance

System Building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, public policy, public administration, or management

Tools

Smartsheet

Job description

Employer Industry: Early Childhood Education Services

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Salary up to $166,810
- Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
- Up to 30% travel for on-site technical assistance and participation in national meetings
- Supportive and collaborative work environment focused on building early childhood systems
- Chance to make a significant impact on early childhood education and policies at the state and national level

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Deliver training and technical assistance to Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) grantees and partners
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with state and territory early childhood agencies
- Provide expert consultation and support in early childhood system building efforts
- Collaborate with federal and state partners to align training and technical assistance initiatives
- Track and report on technical assistance activities and outcomes using established protocols

What is Required (Qualifications):
- Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, public policy, public administration, or management
- 12+ years of relevant experience in early care and education systems, including collaboration with state and federal partners
- Extensive knowledge of CCDF statute and early childhood governance and quality improvement efforts
- Prior experience providing training and technical assistance in early education
- Strong written communication skills and experience developing technical assistance materials

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Master’s degree in early childhood education, public policy, public administration, or management
- 10+ years of experience focusing on early childhood policies and systems at the state or national level
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish
- Experience using project management tools such as Smartsheet
- Prior experience delivering training/technical assistance through virtual platforms

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