Early Childhood Specialist

early childhood specialist

loudoun county government has been named one of forbes' 2025 best large employers! We're proud to be recognized nationally for our commitment to employee satisfaction and excellence in public service. At loudoun county, we bring together talented professionals from all backgrounds to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, growing community — that's the loudoun difference.

welcome and thank you for your interest in employment with loudoun county government! All sections of the application must be completed in its entirety. The resume is considered supplemental information only. Applications that are incomplete or indicate 'see resume' will not be taken into consideration.

salary offers are based on information contained within the application and any attachments (licenses, certifications, etc.). Please ensure your profile and resume are up to date with all experience, education, and skills you wish to be considered. Loudoun county parks, recreation & community services (prcs) is dedicated to connecting all communities through exceptional people, parks, and programs. Our goal is to make loudoun the community of choice through outstanding experiences while promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

We celebrate the strengths of individuals and collaborate to deliver programs and community services that provide social, personal, economic, and environmental benefits to last a lifetime. Come be a part of something that matters!

we are seeking a dedicated and skilled early childhood specialist to join our team full-time, where you will have a significant impact on the lives of children, educators, and families. In this role, you will empower staff through intentional teaching, coaching, and curriculum development, enhancing their interaction skills and teaching techniques. Your expertise will help create positive, engaging learning environments while providing on-site instructional guidance, mentoring, and professional development.

If you are passionate about early childhood education and believe in the power of high-quality early learning, we invite you to apply. Join us and make a real impact by empowering children and the professionals who guide them. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive, collaborative environment where your leadership and passion for education will help shape early childhood programs and future generations.

We value personal initiative, and you'll play a key role in driving our commitment to high-quality early childhood education within parks, recreation, and community services (prcs). Apply today and become part of our mission to lead, inspire, and innovate.

we are currently hiring for the following location(s): prcs, 742 miller drive se, leesburg, va

responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• program implementation: facilitate the implementation of creative preschool programs that respond to the diverse learning approaches and developmental levels of children.
• curriculum development: collaborate with educators to guide and support them in establishing and implementing program goals and academic curricula, ensuring alignment with best practices in early childhood education.
• instructional leadership: organize demonstration lessons, assess teaching methods, and offer mentorship and coaching to educators, showcasing effective strategies and techniques for early childhood instruction.
• continuous improvement: conduct classroom observations and assessments offering constructive feedback and strategies to enhance classroom interactions and teaching techniques and ensure optimal outcomes for children.
• family engagement: support centers in developing and applying family engagement practices that empower families, in alignment with the parent, family, and community engagement (pfce) frameworks.
• additional responsibilities: you may also undertake other specific duties as assigned to meet departmental goals and enhance our early childhood initiatives

bachelor's degree in a field related to the assigned program or department and two (2) years of related work experience; or equivalent combination of…