Early Childhood Specialist

1 week ago


Denver, Colorado, United States ICF International Inc Full time
Job Title: Early Childhood Specialist

ICF International Inc is seeking an experienced Early Childhood Specialist to support Head Start and Early Head Start programs in ensuring high-quality services in accordance with federal regulations. The successful candidate will provide training and technical assistance to programs to support progress toward established school readiness goals, focusing on the use of child and program data to inform decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide on-site or virtual technical assistance to grantees related to school readiness, family engagement, and professional development.
  • Assist recipients in selecting and implementing ongoing child assessment, curriculum, and teaching methods that are age, developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate.
  • Help recipients improve teacher-child interactions and develop procedures for aggregating, analyzing, and using data from multiple sources.
  • Support the implementation of a research-based coaching model and assist recipients in developing family engagement practices that support family progress.
  • Strengthen birth-to-five transition practices and improve collaboration with Local Education Agencies (LEAs), state agencies, and other partners.
Requirements:
  • A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field from an accredited university or college.
  • At least 5 years of experience in programs for young children, including provision of technical assistance to teachers, home visitors, and family child care providers.
  • Experience working with infants and toddlers, family engagement, and facilitating group discussions and presentations.
  • Ability to analyze data and assist programs in making data-driven decisions.
  • Valid driver's license and successful Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of Head Start performance standards and applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
  • Experience working within a Head Start program.
Professional Skills:
  • Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and virtual platforms and technologies.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
  • Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.


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