Head Start Early Childhood Specialist Manager - Service Are XI

ICF seeks an experienced Early Childhood (EC) Manager for the Office of Head Start Training and Technical Assistance Service Area XI contract to co-lead a team of EC Specialists and provide one-on-one management and supervision of EC Specialists employed by ICF . The EC Manager will coordinate and collaborate with other members of the TTA management team to plan training and technical assistance to support grantees individually or in group settings and implement a comprehensive system of quality assurance and control. This position is home-based in the U.S. and will involve extensive travel up to 50% of the time to programs across the United States where the candidate is assigned. Basic Qualifications Minimum of a BA or BS degree in early childhood education/development, education leadership, or related field from an accredited university or college If the highest degree was awarded more than ten years ago, the resume should specifically detail courses, conferences, seminars attended or relevant work experience within the last 3-5 years. 7+ years of experience with 3 years provision of TTA to Head Start or other early childhood programs related to school readiness. 3+ years of progressive supervision/management and staff development, with experience for managing remote-located staff preferred. 1+ year experience in coaching staff. 1+ year experience in developing, implementing, and managing/improving projects, including implementing QA systems. 1+ year experience in using dat