Early Head Start Specialist

6 days ago


Englewood, Colorado, United States CIG Full time
About CIG:

CIG is a leading organization dedicated to expanding access to high-quality Early Care and Education (ECE) services. Through our innovative shared services model, we streamline business functions for child care providers, making it easier to manage financially stable, high-quality businesses.

By partnering with various organizations and utilizing an online, cost-effective platform, we support child care providers in strengthening their businesses, saving time and money, and providing quality care to more children.

With a strong commitment to early childhood development, CIG delivers top-tier, comprehensive early childhood services to eligible children in high-need, low-capacity communities across the country.

CIG's shared services model enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery, ultimately supporting the development of infants and toddlers.

Position Summary:

The Child Care Partnership Specialist is responsible for supporting Child Care Partners in implementing comprehensive Early Head Start (EHS) services.

This role involves working directly with site leadership, teachers, and families to ensure high-quality care and education for infants and toddlers.

The Specialist will guide partners in adhering to federal Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS) and work collaboratively with CIG's service delivery team to maximize resources and impact.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Maintain a strong understanding of Head Start Program Performance Standards Part 1302 and other relevant regulations.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for 2-4 assigned Child Care Partners, guiding site-specific implementation of EHS services.
  • Facilitate continuous improvement processes with Child Care Partner leaders to ensure compliance with HSPPS.
  • Implement professional development programs for teachers and directors, including training, coaching, and credentialing coordination.
  • Provide Practice-Based Coaching for EHS teachers to support evidence-based curriculum implementation, authentic assessment practices, and classroom observations.
  • Collaborate with Child Care Partners to offer comprehensive family engagement programs aligned with HSPPS and the Parent, Family, and Community Engagement Framework.
  • Conduct processes related to the Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance (ERSEA) system in accordance with HSPPS and program policies.
  • Represent CIG positively in the local community, building relationships with other agencies and sharing resources with programs and families.
  • Support the implementation of comprehensive services, including coordinating health screenings with community service providers.
  • Utilize CIG's Alliance CORE data management system to document and monitor program data, supporting continuous improvement efforts.
  • Ensure Child Care Partners fully utilize the Alliance CORE data management system for record-keeping and compliance purposes.
  • Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion principles in all aspects of CIG's work, in alignment with the organization's DEI Statement.
  • Collaborate with CIG team members to support the delivery of all CIG programming and services.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


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