Statewide Early Learning Grants & Standards Specialist

Education & Early Development; Alaska; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Education & Early Development in Alaska oversees statewide early education initiatives, partnering with school districts, educators, families, and early learning providers to strengthen preschool programs, literacy, and school readiness.

The Education Specialist 2 role supports statewide implementation, grant lifecycle management, and technical assistance to districts, with travel within Alaska and potential remote/hybrid work arrangements as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college and four years of professional experience in education; one year in planning, developing and maintaining standards or evaluating programs.
• Substitution: graduate study may substitute for non-specialized experience up to two years.

Responsibilities

• Support statewide implementation of Alaska Early Education Program Standards, Grants, and Preschool ADM.
• Oversee full lifecycle of the Preschool Grant: applications, awards, monitoring, reporting and closeout.
• Administer Preschool ADM applications and provide technical assistance to districts for eligibility.
• Provide statewide guidance, training, and resources on developmentally appropriate practices and literacy aligned with Alaska Reads Act.

Skills

Grants Management

Education and Training

Teaching Others

Project Management

Technical Competence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Education & Early Development in Alaska oversees statewide early education initiatives, partnering with school districts, educators, families, and early learning providers to strengthen preschool programs, literacy, and school readiness.

The Education Specialist 2 role supports statewide implementation, grant lifecycle management, and technical assistance to districts, with travel within Alaska and potential remote/hybrid work arrangements as needed.