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New job opportunity:
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Specialist -- South Carolina

Direct link to apply: https://icfi.taleo.net/careersection/icf_prof_ext/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=11100
Description
 
Health, Education & Social Programs
Community & Social Programs
South Carolina
 
About ICF International
ICF International (NASDAQ:ICFI) partners with government and commercial clients to deliver professional services and technology solutions in the energy and climate change; environment and infrastructure; health, human services, and social programs; and homeland security and defense markets. The firm combines passion for its work with industry expertise and innovative analytics to produce compelling results throughout the entire program life cycle, from research and analysis through implementation and improvement. Since 1969, ICF has been serving government at all levels, major corporations, and multilateral institutions. More than 3,500 employees serve these clients worldwide. ICF's Web site is www.icfi.com.
 
Job Description:
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Specialist
 
We seek experienced Early Childhood Education (ECE) Specialists to support Head Start and Early Head Start programs to ensure high quality Head Start services in accordance with the Head Start performance standards and all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations. The Early Childhood Education Specialist will offer training and support to Head Start programs and local early childhood professionals, teachers, home visitors and education managers and share information about relevant resources available in the state. The Specialist will work with the programs to correct deficiencies relating to program design and management, governance, fiscal systems, educational parental and family engagement, health and nutrition, mental health, oral health. The Early Childhood/Specialist will engage programs in dialogue and learning of best practices for children from birth to three and from three to five and encourage a culture of learning that promotes school readiness. This position is home-based and will involve travel to programs within the state of South Carolina.
Qualifications
 
Basic Qualifications:
·         A Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development required
·         At least 5 years of demonstrated experience in the field of Early Childhood Education
·         Experience offering training and technical assistance within Early Care and Education required
·         Understanding of developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood education
·         Experience in early childhood education issues relating to program design and management, fiscal, parental involvement, health and nutrition, mental health, and/ or oral health required
·         The ideal candidate will have both a background and experience in Early Childhood Education settings working with children and families from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds
·         Ability to maintain up to date knowledge of current child development practices and research based early childhood quality methods and approaches
·         Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) required
Professional Skills:
·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
ICF offers an excellent benefits package, an award winning talent development program, and fosters a highly skilled, energized and empowered workforce.

ICF International is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/D/V
 
For a listing of other career opportunities at ICF, please visit our Career Center at www.icfi.com/careers/
 

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