Stg Incorporated - Albuquerque, NM
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Mid Level
Albuquerque, NM
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
About the position
The Regional Early Childhood Manager (RECM) plays a crucial role in supporting the Head Start Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) team in Region VI. This position is responsible for implementing a comprehensive quality assurance system for training and technical assistance to Head Start/Early Head Start (HS/EHS) recipients. The RECM collaborates closely with the Regional Office to align with Office of Head Start priorities and ensures high-quality support for early childhood education programs.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a comprehensive system of quality assurance and contract deliverables related to the work of Early Childhood Specialists (ECS).
- Provide effective and timely ongoing supervision and coaching to ECS to ensure high-quality training and technical assistance.
- Develop and implement professional development for ECS to enhance their capability in key performance areas such as coaching, curriculum implementation, and family engagement.
- Implement TTA data review, aggregation, analysis, and reporting processes to improve ECS services and coordination with state, regional, and national priorities.
- Conduct field observations of ECS to assess the quality of TTA provided and identify professional development needs.
- Communicate with Regional Office staff to ensure coordinated support and messaging for technical assistance to programs.
- Provide comprehensive data reporting regarding ECS activities, trends, and regional needs on a scheduled basis.
- Support the RTTAC in planning and implementing the annual Regional Professional Development Plan, including events.
- Review and approve Monthly Travel Plans for assigned ECS.
- Participate in national and regional work groups and meetings as directed by OHS.
- Provide direct TTA to HS/EHS recipients as requested by the Regional Office.
- Support emerging OHS initiatives and priorities.
Requirements
- A minimum of a BA or BS Degree in Early Childhood Education/Development, Education Leadership, or a related field; a master's degree is preferred.
- At least seven years of experience, including three years of high-level technical assistance and consultation to Head Start or early childhood programs, and three to five years of supervisory/management experience.
- Demonstrated experience in providing training and technical consultation to early childhood and family engagement staff, including coaching.
- Experience in developing, implementing, and managing multifaceted projects, including quality assurance systems.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, for various audiences.
- Ability to review, aggregate, and present data from multiple sources.
- Intermediate to advanced experience with Microsoft Suite and familiarity with webinar technology.
Nice-to-haves
- Familiarity with the Improving School Readiness for Head Start Act of 2007 and Head Start Program Performance Standards.
- Experience working with special populations, such as children with disabilities or dual language learners.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401k retirement plan
- Paid holidays
- Professional development opportunities
