RFP Specialist (Early Childhood Curricula and Assessments)

Kaplan Early Learning Company is seeking to hire an RFP Specialist for the Curriculum, Assessment & Professional Learning Department

For more than 50 years, Kaplan Early Learning Company has been a champion for play. From our research-based curricula to enriching classroom environments and innovative technology solutions, Kaplan's products and services inspire a lifelong love of learning in children and educators. At Kaplan, we come to work every day knowing that we are making an impact on children, families, and educators, not only in our local communities, but around the world!

When you join our organization, you'll be part of a dynamic team. It's often said when you join the Kaplan Team you never want to leave - so prepare yourself to partner with a passionate staff who celebrates an average tenure of 15 plus years!

Position Responsibilities

The RFP Specialist is an experienced educator or education writer who will lead our early education RFP responses for the Curriculum, Assessment, and Professional Learning team within Kaplan Early Learning Company. As an RFP Specialist, you will direct our RFP responses and play a critical role in ensuring our curricula and assessments align with state early learning standards.

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about education, an excellent writer, highly organized, and able to manage multiple moving deadlines. You will also love expanding your skills as you support a growing team in their sales outreach, customer support, and content creation tasks

• RFP Development and Response
• Analyze RFP opportunities in the early childhood education sector to determine whether they are suitable for our curricula and assessment products/services.
• Develop and write comprehensive RFP responses, ensuring alignment with the organization's mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information, data, and evidence necessary for RFP responses.
• Craft persuasive and well-structured proposals that clearly demonstrate the organization's capacity, expertise, and approach to meeting project requirements.
• Review and edit RFP responses for accuracy, clarity, coherence, and compliance with submission guidelines.
• Ensure timely submission of RFP responses, coordinating with internal stakeholders, and following established procedures.
• Develop a digital database/repository for materials used for RFP responses.
• State Early Learning Standard Correlations
• Maintain a deep understanding of state early learning standards and regulations and communicate relevant information to the organization.
• Analyze and interpret state early learning standards to identify correlations with all CAPL products.
• Maintain detailed yet simple-to-understand electronic documentation for state information.
• Provide guidance and support to administrators on selecting the correct curricula and assessments to meet their needs.
• Analyze state trends to recommend needed education solutions to match goals, initiatives, and budgets.
• Sales and Professional Learning Support
• Support the CAPL sales and professional learning team in understanding education products and services, including matching products to client needs.
• Support sales processes, including answering client questions, providing client sales quotes, and monitoring sales trends.
• Provide content writing and editing for sales materials and emails, as well as professional learning PowerPoints.
• Provide documentation support for a professional learning library of resources for virtual and face-to-face training.
• Provide support at conferences up to 2 times a year (travel required).
  

EDUCATION And EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, or a related field.
• Four plus years of classroom teaching or administrative experience in education, or other relevant work.
• Superior writing, proofreading, and editing skills (writing sample required); Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey ideas and information to diverse audiences.
• Experience in developing and responding to RFPs and/or grants in the education sector.
• Strong research, analytical and critical thinking skills, and the ability to synthesize complex information into clear and actionable recommendations.
• Detail-oriented and well-organized, able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage digital information.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with internal teams, cross-functional departments, and end-users.
• Proficiency in various software applications, including Microsoft Office suite, Slack, Trello, and CRM solutions.
• Basic design capabilities for creating presentations and branded materials (e.g., PowerPoint).
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Passion for education and commitment to improving learning outcomes.
• Willingness to stay updated on industry trends and best practices.
  
  

Benefits Include

• Paid time off including holidays
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave Supplemental Program
• Childcare Discounts
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Matching 401(k) Plan plus a suite of financial educational services to include consultations with licensed representatives.
• Short-term disability and long-term disability income replacement programs through Voya Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Educational Tuition Assistance
• Verizon and AT&T Discount
• YMCA Discount
• LifeMart Discounts Shopping Website
• Employee Referral Bonus
  
  

Kaplan Early Learning Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace differences, welcome diversity and value a culture of respect.