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Description

ICF seeks an experienced B** **ilingual** **Early Childhood (EC), Specialist, to support the Region IV Office of Head Start Training and Technical Assistance contract. The Specialist will ensure high-quality Head Start and Early Head Start services in accordance with federal regulations. The Early Childhood Specialist will provide training and technical assistance (TTA) to programs to support progress toward established school readiness goals, focusing on the use of child and program data to make decisions about approaches to working with teachers, home visitors, and parents in quality practices. The Specialist will provide professional-level expertise by engaging programs in dialogue and learning best practices for children from birth to five and encourage a culture of learning that promotes school readiness.

This position is home-based in one of the Region IV states (Georgia, Florida, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Kentucky), travel will be required to fulfill the requirements of the position in any of the regional states, Washington DC and other locations as required.

Key Responsibilities

Provide on-site, group, and virtual TTA to recipients related to school readiness, family engagement, and professional development

Provide TTA related to the selection and implementation of ongoing child assessment, curriculum, and teaching that is age, developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate across the birth to five spectrum

Assist recipients to improve teacher/child interactions as described by the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) for center-based preschool programs and other measures suitable for programs serving children from birth to five or children in home-based and family childcare settings

Assist recipients to develop the procedures and skills to aggregate, analyze, and use data obtained through multiple sources

Assist recipients to implement a research-based coaching model

Assist recipients to develop and implement family engagement practices that support family progress as described in the Parent Family and Community Engagement (PFCE) Framework, including coaching of family engagement staff and selection and implementation of a parenting curriculum

Assist recipients to strengthen birth-to-five transition practices, including building relationships with local preschools, elementary schools, and other partners

Assist recipients to improve their collaboration with Local Education Agencies (LEAs), state agencies, and other partners

Coordinate TTA with Grantee, Family Engagement, Health, and System Specialists to ensure effective integration of TTA across service areas, as directed by the Regional Office

Maintain regular and timely communication with Regional Office staff on the delivery of TTA and progress toward corrective actions or quality improvement.

Support emerging OHS initiatives and priorities.

Basic Qualifications

BA or BS Degree in Early Childhood Education/Development from an accredited university or college

If the highest degree was awarded more than ten years ago, the resume should specify courses, conferences, seminars attended, or work experience that ensures the proposed candidate remains current in the field of early childhood development.

5+ years’ experience in programs for young children ranging from birth to five years in age. The experience should include the provision of technical assistance to teachers, home visitors, family. childcare providers, coaches, and/or management team members.

1+ year experience** **working with** **infant** **s and toddlers

1+ year** **Family engagement experience

1+ year experience** **facilitating** **group discussions and presenting to** **range of audiences.

1+ year experience** **analyzing data and** **assisting programs to make data driven decisions.

1+ year experience** **providing training and/or technical** **assistance** **to programs in developing and/or implementing** **school readiness goals or plans.

1+ year experience** **communicating, both orally and in writing, to various audiences.

Must be fluently bilingual in English and Spanish

Must have a valid driver's license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.

Preferred Experience/Skills

Knowledge of Head Start performance standards and all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.

Experience working within a Head Start Program

Family engagement experience

Experience facilitating group discussions and presenting to a range of audiences

Experience analyzing data and assisting programs to make data-driven decisions

Experience providing training and/or technical assistance to programs in developing and/or implementing school readiness goals or plans

Experience communicating, both orally and in writing, to various audiences

Professional Skills

Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) required

Experience using virtual platforms and technologies, i.e., Skype, Zoom, Adobe, Teams, etc.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities

Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Ability to work with all levels of internal staff, as well as outside clients and vendors

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO (https://www.icf.com/legal/equal-employment-opportunity) policy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email  [email protected]  and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

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Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at  [email protected] . We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

**Pay Range** - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$67,020.00 - $113,934.00

Nationwide Remote Office (US99)