What are the responsibilities and job description for the Region III - Early Childhood Specialist - Bi-lingual/ Head Start position at Manhattan Strategy Group?
Description
Head Start Region 3 : Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia Manhattan Strategy Group (MSG), a rapidly growing management and social sciences consulting firm based in Bethesda, MD, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to join our team as aEarly Childhood Specialistin the government contracting space. You will play a crucial role in the execution of complex projects working closely with Project leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of client projects on time, within scope, and in compliance with contractual requirements. Position Location : Remote in PA / MD / DE / WV / VA / DC Language Requirement : Bi-lingual English / Spanish Job Responsibilities / Duties :
- Provide on-site, group, and virtual TTA to grantees 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 spectrums.
- Assist grantees 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 grantees to develop the procedures and skills to aggregate, analyze, and use data obtained through multiple sources.
- e. Assist grantees to implement a research-based coaching model.
- Assist grantees 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 grantees to strengthen birth-to-five transition practices, including building relationships with local preschools, elementary schools, and other partners.
- Assist grantees 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 delivery of TTA and progress toward corrective actions or quality improvement.
- Support emerging OHS initiatives and priorities.
Qualifications :
o Individuals proposed as birth to five specialists must have experience across the birth to five spectrums. o Individuals proposed as infant toddler specialists must have experience with children of that age.
Manhattan Strategy Group (MSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring decisions are based solely on merit and qualifications, ensuring a fair and competitive selection process.
