Head Start Early Childhood Specialist – Region IV

ICF

Early Childhood Specialist providing training and technical assistance to Head Start programs. Focused on school readiness goals and improving quality practices for children from birth to five.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $67,355 - $114,503 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing training and technical assistance in early childhood education, focusing on school readiness, family engagement, and data-driven decision-making. Proficient in facilitating group discussions and adapting communication for diverse audiences.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Early Childhood EducationTechnical AssistanceData AnalysisFamily Engagement PracticesClassroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS)

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Hard Skills

Child AssessmentCurriculum ImplementationCoaching ModelData-Driven Decision MakingGroup Facilitation

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationPresentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

School ReadinessProfessional DevelopmentBirth-to-Five SpectrumLocal Education Agencies (LEAs)Head Start Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide on-site, group, and virtual TTA to recipients related to school readiness, family engagement, professional development, and implementation of a research-based coaching model and the management systems that support them.
Provide TTA related to the selection and implementation of ongoing child assessment, curriculum, teaching, and learning environments that are age, developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate across the birth-to-five spectrum.
Support recipients to improve teacher/child interactions as described by the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) for center-based Head Start preschool programs.
Support recipients to develop procedures and skills to understand and use data obtained through multiple sources, including ongoing child assessment data.
Support recipients to develop and implement family engagement practices that support early learning and development and parent-child relationships.
Support recipients to strengthen birth-to-five transition practices, including through relationships with parents, families, local preschools, elementary schools, and other partners.
Support recipients to improve their collaboration with Local Education Agencies (LEAs), state agencies, and other partners.
Coordinate TTA with Grantee, Family Engagement, and Health Specialists to support effective integration of TTA across service areas, as directed by the Area Office.
Maintain regular and timely communication with Area Office staff on delivery of TTA and progress toward corrective actions or quality improvement.
Participate in national, regional, and state work groups and meetings as directed by the OHS COR.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of a BA or BS degree in Early Childhood Education/Development or a related field from an accredited college or university.
5+ years' experience in programs for young children ranging from birth to five years in age.
1+ year experience working with infants and toddlers.
1+ year experience working with children ages birth to five.
1+ year experience facilitating group discussions and presenting to range of audiences using a variety of formats to include virtual.
1+ year experience analyzing data and assisting programs to make data driven decisions.
1+ year experience providing training and/or technical assistance to programs in developing and/or implementing school readiness goals or plans and management systems that support early childhood education.
1+ year experience communicating, both orally and in writing, with the ability to adapt to different size and types of audiences.
Must have valid driver's license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Professional development opportunities