Head Start Early Childhood Specialist (Bilingual) Region IV
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Job Location:
Reston, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 67020 - 113934
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
ICF seeks an experienced Bilingual Early Childhood (EC) Specialist to support the Region IV Office of Head Start Training and Technical Assistance contract. The Specialist will ensure high-quality Head Start and Early Head Start services in accordance with federal regulations. The Early Childhood Specialist will provide training and technical assistance (TTA) to programs to support progress toward established school readiness goals focusing on the use of child and program data to make decisions about approaches to working with teachers home visitors and parents in quality practices. The Specialist will provide professional-level expertise by engaging programs in dialogue and learning best practices for children from birth to five and encourage a culture of learning that promotes school readiness.
This position is home-based in one of the Region IV states (Georgia Florida Alabama North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee Mississippi and Kentucky) travel will be required to fulfill the requirements of the position in any of the regional states Washington DC and other locations as required.
Key Responsibilities
Provide on-site group and virtual TTA to recipients related to school readiness family engagement and professional development
Provide TTA related to the selection and implementation of ongoing child assessment curriculum and teaching that is age developmentally culturally and linguistically appropriate across the birth to five spectrum
Assist recipients to improve teacher/child interactions as described by the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) for center-based preschool programs and other measures suitable for programs serving children from birth to five or children in home-based and family childcare settings
Assist recipients to develop the procedures and skills to aggregate analyze and use data obtained through multiple sources
Assist recipients to implement a research-based coaching model
Assist recipients to develop and implement family engagement practices that support family progress as described in the Parent Family and Community Engagement (PFCE) Framework including coaching of family engagement staff and selection and implementation of a parenting curriculum
Assist recipients to strengthen birth-to-five transition practices including building relationships with local preschools elementary schools and other partners
Assist recipients to improve their collaboration with Local Education Agencies (LEAs) state agencies and other partners
Coordinate TTA with Grantee Family Engagement Health and System Specialists to ensure effective integration of TTA across service areas as directed by the Regional Office
Maintain regular and timely communication with Regional Office staff on the delivery of TTA and progress toward corrective actions or quality improvement.
Support emerging OHS initiatives and priorities.
Basic Qualifications
BA or BS Degree in Early Childhood Education/Development from an accredited university or college
If the highest degree was awarded more than ten years ago the resume should specify courses conferences seminars attended or work experience that ensures the proposed candidate remains current in the field of early childhood development.
5 years experience in programs for young children ranging from birth to five years in age. The experience should include the provision of technical assistance to teachers home visitors family. childcare providers coaches and/or management team members.
1 year experienceworking with infants and toddlers
1 yearFamily engagement experience
1 year experiencefacilitating group discussions and presenting to range of audiences.
1 year experienceanalyzing data and assisting programs to make data driven decisions.
1 year experienceproviding training and/or technical assistance to programs in developing and/or implementing school readiness goals or plans.
1 year experiencecommunicating both orally and in writing to various audiences.
Must be fluently bilingual in English and Spanish
Must have a valid drivers license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.
Preferred Experience/Skills
Knowledge of Head Start performance standards and all applicable federal state and local laws rules and regulations.
Experience working within a Head Start Program
Family engagement experience
Experience facilitating group discussions and presenting to a range of audiences
Experience analyzing data and assisting programs to make data-driven decisions
Experience providing training and/or technical assistance to programs in developing and/or implementing school readiness goals or plans
Experience communicating both orally and in writing to various audiences
Professional Skills
Experience with Microsoft Office (Word Excel and PowerPoint) required
Experience using virtual platforms and technologies i.e. Skype Zoom Adobe Teams etc.
Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work with all levels of internal staff as well as outside clients and vendors
Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider but were not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges navigate change and shape the future.We can only solve the worlds toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer.Together our employees are empowered to share theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information please read ourEEOpolicy.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Reasonable Accommodations are available including but not limited to for disabled veterans individuals with disabilities and individuals withsincerely heldreligious beliefs in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodationplease emailand we will be happy toassist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentto provide needed reasonable accommodations.
Read more aboutworkplacediscriminationrightsor our benefit offerings which are included in theTransparency in (Benefits) CoverageAct.
At ICF we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process.
However we understand that some candidates may require accommodationthat involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at. Weare dedicated to providingthe necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.
Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and competencies that align to the specified role geographic location education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$67020.00 - $113934.00Nationwide Remote Office (US99)Required Experience:
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