Head Start ECE PD Leader (LEAP)

District of Columbia Public Schools; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) is seeking a Specialist, Head Start Early Childhood Professional Learning. You will shape LEAP-based professional development for preK teachers, lead learning teams at selected schools, and ensure ECE curriculum alignment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with school leaders and specialists to improve instruction for diverse learners. The position emphasizes adult learning, data analysis, and ongoing content knowledge development, with an emphasis on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of related work experience.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience in or exposure to education sector is a plus.
• Understanding of adult learning theory and experience facilitating group professional development.

Responsibilities

• Leads weekly cycles of planning and content knowledge development tied to LEAP and DCPS-ECE content.
• Collaborates with teachers to analyze practice through classroom observations and data.
• Provides clear feedback to teachers and supports data-informed instruction.
• Builds teachers' capacity to collect and analyze multiple data sources.

Skills

Adult learning theory

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Internet

Email

Job description

District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) is seeking a Specialist, Head Start Early Childhood Professional Learning. You will shape LEAP-based professional development for preK teachers, lead learning teams at selected schools, and ensure ECE curriculum alignment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with school leaders and specialists to improve instruction for diverse learners. The position emphasizes adult learning, data analysis, and ongoing content knowledge development, with an emphasis on