Job Description

Apply directly here: Early Childhood Specialist Application

FM Talent Source is an enterprise that provides business and workforce solutions to help organizations nationwide overcome business challenges. Our clients include federal, state, and local government agencies, Fortune 500 Companies, and non-profit organizations. Founded in 2004, we have a strong history of providing recruitment strategies and utilizing effective project and quality management methodologies to ensure our clients' success.

We are seeking an Early Childhood Specialist (ECS) to support Head Start which is a nationwide comprehensive child development program serving pregnant families and eligible children from birth to five. As per Section 640(a)(1)(C)(i) of the Head Start Act, amended on December 12, 2007, a portion of the Head Start allocation is reserved for training and technical assistance (TTA) activities to enhance service quality. This is an opportunity to improve local programs' capacity to deliver high-quality services, focusing on correcting findings from federal monitoring, school readiness, and staff training/professional development needs.

The ideal candidate will possess in-depth experience providing on-site, group, and virtual Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) to grant recipients related to school readiness, family engagement, professional development, and the implementation of a research-based coaching model and the management systems that support it. Contributions will focus on developing and implementing ongoing child assessment, curriculum, teaching, and learning environments that are age-, developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate across the birth-to-five range.

THIS POSITION IS PENDING CONTRACT AWARD. Candidates in proximity to New York, New Jersey, and Puerto Rico are encouraged to apply.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide support to recipients for improving teacher/child interactions as described by the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) for center-based Head Start preschool programs, as well as other measures suitable for programs that serve children aged birth to five or those in family childcare centers.
• Assist recipients in developing the skills and procedures necessary to understand and utilize data obtained from multiple sources, including data from ongoing child assessments.
• Support recipients in developing and implementing family engagement practices that support infant and toddler development as well as parent-child relationships as described in the Framework for Parent, Family, and Community Engagement (PFCE).
• Enhance transition practices in the birth-to-five period, including fostering relationships with parents, families, local preschools, elementary schools, and other stakeholders.
• Improve collaboration between recipients and Local Education Agencies (LEA), state agencies, and other partners.
• Ensure the integration of TTA across service areas is coordinated with Grantees, Family Engagement, and Health Specialists.
• Inform Regional Office staff of progress toward quality improvement and corrective actions.
• Take part in national, regional, and state work groups.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution.
• CLASS TOT certified (Required).
• Must have completed coursework specific to infants and toddlers.
• Evidence of continuous learning within the last 3-5 years, such as courses, conferences, seminars, or relevant work experiences.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in programs for young children ranging from birth to five years in age.
• Experience developing and/or implementing school readiness goals and plans and management systems for early childhood programs.
• Capable of leading group discussions and presenting to a variety of audiences in a variety of formats, including virtual formats.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
• Experience in staff supervision and professional development.
• Excellent business writing skills and attention to detail; impeccable command of English grammar and the ability to communicate with key stakeholders and external partners.
• Proficiency with basic computer programming, including the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

FM Talent Source is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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