Head Start Program Specialist

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• Position Type:
  Specialist/ Early Childhood Program Specialist
• Date Posted: 9/1/2026
• Location:
  
  ESC 14 South location

GOAL:

Provide quality and effective support services to the Center for Young Learners.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's degree or equivalent educational experience, with academic major or concentration in early childhood, or
• High school diploma or GED and 5 years of relevant experience in early childhood programs.
• Entry: 0-9 years of relevant experience
• Mid-level: 10-19 years of relevant experience
• Expert: 20+ years of relevant experience
• Detail-oriented with a basic understanding of school or ESC procedures

MAJOR

RESPONSIBILITIES and DUTIES:

Program Planning/Organizational Skills

• Manages Policy Council promotion and Director's Report
• Manage the CYL website along with all media, advertising, and promotional materials for the component
• Assist with Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance (ERSEA) Applications
• Respond to internal program inquiries and support

Fiscal Management

• Utilize cost-effective methods to reach identified objectives

Communications Skills

• Demonstrates good communication techniques with staff members
• Demonstrates cooperation, consideration, and professional courtesy with clients and staff members.
• Maintains job-related confidentiality.

Technical Assistance

• Demonstrate accessibility by responding to program inquiries and following up to ensure customer satisfaction
• Participates in training, planning and other ESC meetings to meet program goals
• Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

Human Relations

• Demonstrates professional courtesy during personal interaction with LEA and ESC staff
• Display an attitude of personal and professional concern in group and individual settings
• Demonstrate willingness to collaborate with other staff members

Specialized Knowledge

• Seek training with professionals and provide up-to-date information about ERSEA, Head Start Performance Standards, and Head Start Act.

Personal and Professional Image

• Maintain self control and good working relationships with other staff; exhibit enthusiasm, self-motivation, and professional appearance while representing the ESC in any capacity
• Adhere to work schedules and attendance policies
• Arrives at work and other scheduled events on time

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including personal computer and peripherals
• Posture: Prolonged sitting; frequent standing; occasional kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching; frequent driving
• Lifting: Occasional moderate lifting and carrying (less than 25 pounds)
• Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather), exposure to noise; frequent district wide travel; occasional statewide travel
• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Postings current as of 9/14/2026 9:52:24 PM CST.

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