Education Services Specialist

Education Services Specialist (Full Time, 40 Hours)

Location:

Hartford, CT
Salary: $103,210 - $137,955 per year (minimum for new state employees)
Date Opened: 2/17/2026
Close Date: 2/24/2026
Job Type: Open to the Public

• State Employee Benefits Overview
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A healthy work/life balance

• Hybrid work environment
• Full Time, 40 hours per week (Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM)
• Location:
  
  450 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT
• Statewide travel required

The Office of Early Childhood (OEC) funds early care and education programs across Connecticut. As an Education Services Specialist, you will support and engage state‑funded providers both virtually and in person in an assigned area, helping to expand and enhance early care and education services.

• Collaborate with a team to guide the early care and education community
• Assist in the development and administration of state‑funded programs in CT
• Engage with state‑funded providers to offer support and resources
• Participate in OEC’s larger goal of improving equitable access to affordable, high‑quality care and education for Connecticut families

Minimum Qualifications - General Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and four (4) years of professional experience
• Department of Aging and Disability Services:
  Master’s degree and three (3) years of professional experience

• Experience working in early care and education organizations (private or public)
• Experience managing grants and ensuring compliance with state or federal requirements
• Experience collecting and using data for compliance reporting
• Experience coordinating and collaborating within a team to plan and facilitate hybrid meetings with internal or external stakeholders
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (written and verbal communication)

Incumbents may be required to possess an appropriate certificate issued by the State Board of Education.

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

For questions regarding the recruitment process, contact Brittney Woodley dley. All applications must be submitted through the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center.

All application materials must be received by the close date. Late submissions are rarely accepted. If additional documentation is required, the hiring agency may request it at a later stage.