Education Consultant -EC

Office of Early Childhood

The Louisiana Department of Education’s Office of Early Childhood Strategy works to strengthen early childhood systems and improve kindergarten readiness by expanding access to high-quality learning opportunities through strategic partnerships. Located within this office, the Education Consultant 4 position provides statewide leadership and direct support for Louisiana’s Ready Start Networks. Working closely with local leaders and organizations, this role focuses on strengthening community-level early childhood systems, advancing strategic priorities, and driving the effective implementation of network goals.

Core responsibilities include delivering technical assistance, monitoring network progress and deliverables, analyzing data trends, managing programmatic activities, and facilitating cross-team collaboration with external partners. Success requires strong project management, communication, and relationship-building skills to turn complex strategic plans into actionable outcomes. Ultimately, this position offers a high-impact opportunity to support early childhood leaders across Louisiana and build local systems that prepare children for success in kindergarten and beyond.

• Experience leading complex programs, initiatives, or systems-level work in early childhood education, public education, government, or a related field.
• Experience providing strategic guidance and technical assistance to education leaders, community partners, and other key stakeholders.
• Experience monitoring program implementation, deliverables, and performance and identifying strategies for continuous improvement.
• Experience managing or overseeing grant-funded initiatives, budgets, allocations, or other fiscal and programmatic responsibilities.
• Eight years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR
• Six years of full-time work experience plus five years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR
• A bachelor's degree plus five years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR
• An advanced degree plus four years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

• Serve as the primary LDOE point of contact and subject matter expert for Ready Start Networks, providing guidance to local network leaders on program requirements, state policy, and implementation.
• Work directly with Ready Start Network Lead Agencies and local leaders to implement network strategies, address challenges, strengthen local infrastructure, and support progress toward established goals.
• Monitor and evaluate Ready Start Network performance by reviewing data, progress toward strategic milestones, required deliverables, and other indicators of network implementation.
• Manage key components of Ready Start Network development and implementation, including application, allocation, onboarding, and ongoing programmatic processes for Lead Agencies.
• Review Ready Start Network expenditure plans, budgets, and proposed uses of funds and make programmatic and allocation recommendations to Office of Early Childhood Strategy leadership.
• Interpret legislation, BESE policy, and LDOE requirements and translate them into clear guidance, procedures, resources, and implementation strategies for Ready Start Network leaders and other early childhood partners.
• Identify and address programmatic or operational barriers affecting Ready Start Networks by coordinating with appropriate LDOE teams, district leaders, and external partners.
• Design and facilitate statewide meetings, professional…