Senior Training and Technical Assistance Specialist

ZERO TO THREE

. Provide training and technical assistance to Head Start/Early Head Start regional TA specialists, Head Start/Early Head Start programs, and Child Care programs.

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $85,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in early childhood development, effective training delivery, and technical assistance for Head Start and Early Head Start programs. Proficient in developing training materials and facilitating learning communities while leveraging technology for instructional design.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Head Start Program ExperienceEarly Childhood Development KnowledgePractice-Based Coaching ExpertiseDisability Services KnowledgeTraining and Technical Assistance Delivery

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Hard Skills

Training DevelopmentCurriculum ImplementationData AnalysisCLASS Pre-K Observation ToolVirtual Training FacilitationHome Visiting PracticesSocial-Emotional LearningAdult-Child InteractionsDisability Services KnowledgeInstructional Design

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCollaborative Work AbilityOrganizational SkillsAnalytical Skills

Tools & Technologies

Online Course Development ToolsAI-Assisted Content Development ToolsWebinar PlatformsVirtual Learning PlatformsData Display Software

Certifications & Qualifications

CLASS Pre-K Observer CertificationMaster’s Degree in Early Childhood or Related Field

Industry Keywords

Head StartEarly Head StartIDEA Part B and Part CEarly InterventionSpecial Education PartnershipsHome-Based ServicesTechnical Assistance ResourcesLearning Outcomes FrameworkPractice-Based CoachingLearning Communities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide training and technical assistance to Head Start/Early Head Start regional TA specialists, Head Start/Early Head Start programs, and Child Care programs.
Develop and deliver in-person and virtual trainings on birth-to-five child development, play-based learning, teaching and home visiting practices, adult-child interactions, dual language learning, disability services, curriculum implementation, transitions, parent-child relationships, social-emotional learning, data use, leadership development, professional development, Practice-Based Coaching, and reflective supervision.
Work with senior managers and directors to meet training and resource development needs around disability services.
Develop training materials and provide subject matter expertise to grantees, regional TA specialists, and childcare programs.
Provide training at national, regional, and service-area conferences, institutes, and events.
Plan, host, and facilitate national webinars, virtual learning series, office hours, and virtual meetings.
Contribute subject matter expertise to new resources, Early Education Pathways courses, and technology innovations.
Review and update existing DTL courses and HeadStart.gov content.
Participate in cross-functional teams and workgroups supporting national center operations and Office of Head Start priorities.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 5 years of experience in a Head Start or Early Head Start program or in a Head Start regional TA position with linkages to a program with a home-based option.
Deep knowledge and experience with Head Start populations including those families that seek home visiting services and socializations.
Ability to deliver TTA in face-to-face and virtual settings.
Deep knowledge of early childhood development from birth to five and effective teaching and/or home visiting practices.
Deep knowledge of disabilities services for children birth to five, including IDEA Part B and Part C, early intervention and special education partnerships, and individualized supports.
Deep knowledge of preventing and responding to child incidents in center-based, family child care, and home-based settings.
Strong knowledge of Practice-Based Coaching training and support.
Strong knowledge of CLASS Pre-K observation tool and other early childhood assessment tools.
Strong knowledge of social and emotional foundations for early learning.
Strong knowledge of adult-child and parent-child relationships and curriculum implementation.
Extensive experience organizing, developing, and providing training and technical assistance resources.
Experience designing and facilitating learning communities, cohorts, or communities of practice, including virtual and hybrid formats, and training trainers.
Strong knowledge of Head Start/Early Head Start programming, Head Start Program Performance Standards, Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework, and HS technical assistance resources.
Comfort and/or experience with technology innovation and instructional design, including online course development, accessible web content, and AI-assisted content development tools.
Excellent conceptual, written, and oral skills.
Strong oral, written, computer, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and display various types of data.
A Master’s degree in Early Childhood or related field is preferred; robust experience is accepted in place of academic credentials.
Reliable CLASS Pre-K observer preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
HRA
Retirement contributions
Generous leave benefits