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Early Childhood Specialist

HighScope

Job Location:

Ypsilanti, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 21 October 2026 (3 days ago)

Application Deadline: 18 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Early Childhood Specialist - Summary Description

The Research Evaluation and Development (RED) Department at HighScope Educational Research Foundation (HighScope) is seeking a collaborative reliable and innovative Early Childhood Specialist to contribute to the development implementation and continuous improvement of HighScope curriculum professional learning courses and related products.

The Early Childhood Specialist will draw on expertise in early childhood education the HighScope approach early childhood research and adult learning to develop high-quality educational content and learning experiences for early childhood professionals. The position will also facilitate professional learning contribute to HighScope publications and external communications represent HighScope at professional learning events and provide mentorship and subject-matter support to field consultants.

This is a hybrid position that will require a combination of in-person meetings and remote work as well as occasional travel and evening or weekend hours. This position is funded through a grant and is contingent upon the receipt and continued availability of the anticipated grant funding.

Essential Functions/Duties:

Develop and contribute to the development of curriculum professional learning courses instructional materials and related educational products.
Design facilitate and evaluate professional learning events including piloting new and revised courses and incorporating participant feedback to support continuous improvement.
Apply knowledge of early childhood education the HighScope approach current research and adult learning principles to the development and refinement of HighScope content and products.
Contribute subject matter expertise to HighScope materials and publications including articles podcasts social media content and other communications.
Represent HighScope at professional conferences and other early childhood meetings and events including developing and delivering conference presentations and professional learning sessions.
Provide mentorship coaching and subject matter support to HighScope field consultants.
Collaborate with colleagues and external partners on projects that support the development implementation and continuous improvement of HighScope curriculum professional learning and products.
Manage multiple projects and assignments simultaneously prioritizing work effectively to meet established deadlines and organizational goals.
Maintain current knowledge of early childhood research trends practices and policies and apply relevant knowledge to HighScopes work.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Education/Experience - Required:

Bachelors degree in education early childhood education or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in early childhood education including experience teaching young children and partnering with families.
Experience in developing facilitating or supporting professional learning curriculum instructional materials or other educational content.
Strong knowledge of early childhood education practices and principles.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel Word and PowerPoint.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Strong oral and written communication skills including the ability to develop clear engaging and audience-appropriate educational content.
Strong organizational project and time management skills including the ability to manage multiple priorities meet deadlines and complete assignments independently.
Resourcefulness initiative sound judgement and the ability to make appropriate independent decisions.
Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of background check.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree in education early childhood education or a related field.
Experience implementing the HighScope approach in an early childhood care or classroom setting.
Certified HighScope Trainer.

Other Qualifications/Requirements (e.g. Licenses/Certifications Travel Lifting etc)

Ability to travel as needed.
Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment combining in-office and remote work with occasional evening or weekend hours as needed.
Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer; ability to lift up to 25 lbs. if necessary.

Required Experience:

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