(Casual Hire) P-3 Program Specialist

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• Coordinate with P-3 Project Manager as needed in executing Kosasa Foundations Extended Learning Assessment and Planning for Public PreK project activities.
• Function as the local liaison between Hawaii P-20 Partnerships for Education and Kauai- based stakeholders including HIDOE complex areas the Executive Office on Early Learning the Hawaii State Public Charter Schools local Head Start programs and community providers.
• Recruit and coordinate participation for 8-10 focus groups and interviews (statewide) involving parents school administrators and community-based child care providers.
• Assist and support the data collection and field research tasks in coordination with a contracted research and evaluation vendor including
  • ** Lead the distribution of parental demand surveys across Kauai ensuring a diverse representation of families (including Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander economically disadvantaged groups and those in rural and remote areas).
  • ** Utilize the Early Childhood Education and Care in Hawaii website ( to conduct physical and digital mapping of current licensed child care providers on Kauai identifying current capacities and opportunity to expand as appropriate.
  • ** Assist in the development of research instruments (surveys and interview guides) to ensure they are culturally appropriate and place-based.
• Assist with data analysis and reporting including contributing and providing feedback on the feasibility study report.
• Co-present the findings to the key stakeholders including Kauai community andpolicymakers to build support for future pilot opportunities.
• Maintain detailed records of outreach efforts and participant data.
• Work independently without close supervision and performs most assignments with instructions as to the general results expected.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree in education public administration social sciences or related fields and 3 year(s) of progressively responsible work experiences in program coordination and implementation; or equivalent education/training or experience.
• Working experience in convening and facilitating meetings with work groups consisting of multi-sector professionals.
• Familiarity with the Kauai County community including its geographic layout school complexes and early childhood landscape.
• Demonstrate proficiency in operating a personal computer for word processing presentations and spreadsheets.
• Experience in working with people from all backgrounds and abilities.
• Ability to compile and analyze data for reporting and summarizing outcomes.
• Excellent organizational file management analytical and decision-making skills.

• Experience working in community-based organizations early childhood education programs and/or elementary schools.
• Demonstrate knowledge and familiarity of the four early childhood settings in Hawaii.

1. Cover letter indicating interest in the position and how the minimum qualifications of the position are met.
2. Current resume
3. References - names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references.
4. Transcripts showing pertinent degree.

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