Project Director
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Job Location:
Philadelphia, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 73738 - 125354
Posted on:
21 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
ICF seeks an experienced Project Director for a preK Quality Support Center (QSC). This position is a strategic leadership role responsible for planning implementing and overseeing all aspects of quality support services for a preK program. This position ensures rigorous execution of the QSCs mission to advance high-quality equitable and accessible early childhood education by managing technical assistance professional development instructional coaching operational supports partnership engagement data management and compliance. The Project Director serves as the primary steward of continuous quality improvement for preK providers fostering a collaborative data-driven and inclusive environment in alignment with the programs commitments and goals. The programs mission is to promote positive outcomes for children families and communities by: Expanding access to quality pre-K education for all eligible children elevating instructional standards and operational excellence among providers. Advancing equity inclusion and cultural responsiveness. Strengthening community partnerships and family engagement. Strengthening community partnerships and family engagement. This position requires 20% or more of local travel within the Greater Philadelphia Area.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive quality support system forpreKproviders including technicalassistance professional development and instructional coaching tailored to diverse operational settings.
- Oversee the design and delivery of evidence-based technicalassistanceand professional learning opportunities that address instructional quality program administration and operational challenges.
- Coordinate the provision of operational guidance business managementassistance and financial technical support to providers including emergency response protocols as needed.
- Champion the use of data and feedback to drive ongoing quality improvement initiatives ensuringtimelyprogress toward program goals and contractual deliverables.
- Maintain rigorous adherence to all contractual requirements program standards andapplicablefederal state and local regulations.
- Manage relationships with thepreKIntermediary OCF state and local agencies community-based organizations and other key stakeholders.
- Lead strategic planning and resource allocation to maximizeimpactand sustainability of quality support services.
- Champion diversity equity and inclusion in all aspects of QSC operations provider supports and service delivery.
BasicQualifications:
- Bachelors orMasters degree in Early Childhood Education Education Administration Public Administration Social Work or related field (required)
- Minimum of8years progressive experience in early childhood education program management quality improvement or technicalassistanceleadership roles.
- 1 yearsstrong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to collaborate and build relationships with staff clients remote colleagues and supervisors and others.
- 1yearsofdemonstratedexpertisein instructional leadership professional development and coaching models for diverse early learning settings.
- 1year ofknowledge of Philadelphia/PA ECE including strong knowledge of Pennsylvanias Keystone STARS and early learning standards
- 1years ofexperiencewithPhiladelphias ECE landscape and the unique challenges facing community-based providers.
Professional Skills:
- Strong leadership communication and organizational skills.
- Proventrack recordin managing complex projects budgets and multi-stakeholder partnerships.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and collaborate with multiple agencies and partners.
- Deep commitment to advancing equity inclusion and community engagement.
- Experience with data systems continuous quality improvement and compliance monitoring.
- Excellent communication facilitation and team leadership skills.
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:
$73738.00 - $125354.00Pennsylvania Remote Office (PA99)Required Experience:
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About Company
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