Early Childhood Specialist Manager

ICF

. Co-lead a team of Early Childhood Specialists .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesLead💰 $81,499 - $138,549 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in early childhood education and development, with a strong focus on training and technical assistance for Early Childhood Specialists. Proven ability to implement quality assurance systems and utilize data for decision-making and service improvement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Early Childhood Education/DevelopmentTraining And Technical Assistance (TTA)Quality Assurance SystemsData AnalysisProgressive Supervision/Management

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Hard Skills

CoachingCurriculum ImplementationTeacher-Child InteractionsFamily EngagementAssessmentProject ManagementFacilitating Group DiscussionsOral And Written CommunicationData-Driven Decision MakingField Observations

Soft Skills

SupervisionTeam LeadershipAdaptabilityCollaborationCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

CLASS Observer CertificationCLASS Trainer Certification

Industry Keywords

Head StartSchool ReadinessProfessional DevelopmentEarly Childhood ProgramsFederal Office Meetings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Co-lead a team of Early Childhood Specialists
Provide one-on-one management, supervision, oversight, and coaching to Early Childhood Specialists
Coordinate with the TTA management team to plan training and technical assistance for grantees individually and in groups
Implement comprehensive quality assurance systems for TTA recipients and contract deliverables
Develop and implement professional development for EC Specialists covering early childhood education, coaching, curriculum implementation and fidelity, teacher-child interactions, family engagement, child and family outcomes, assessment, and data analysis
Review recipient TTA reports for accuracy and ensure timely submission
Use, report, and present TTA data to improve service quality and responsiveness
Coordinate support, messaging, and technical-assistance priorities with Area Office staff
Participate in national, regional, and state work groups and meetings
Provide direct TTA to grant recipients as requested
Support emerging Office of Head Start initiatives and priorities
Conduct at least two field observations of Early Childhood Specialists during each performance period

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a BA or BS degree in early childhood education/development, education leadership, or related field from an accredited university or college
7+ years of experience, including 3 years providing TTA to Head Start or other early childhood programs related to school readiness
3+ years of progressive supervision/management and staff development
1+ year of experience coaching staff
1+ year of experience developing, implementing, and managing/improving projects, including QA systems
1+ year of experience using data to inform decision making
1+ year of experience facilitating group discussions and presenting to varied audiences using virtual and other formats
1+ year of experience communicating orally and in writing, adapting to various audiences and formats
Valid driver's license
Successful Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check
Maintain CLASS Observer and/or Trainer Certifications as required
Ability to travel extensively, up to 50% of the time
Attend quarterly meetings in the Federal Office in Washington, DC

Benefits

Comp & perks

Home-based remote work in the U.S.
Travel to assigned programs across the United States
Reasonable accommodations for disability, veteran, and sincerely held religious needs
Equal opportunity employment
Confidential accommodation support during the application and employment process