Early Childhood Education; ECE Program Support Specialist

Posting Date

Mar 6, 2026, 10:57:19 PM

Central-42 W. Madison (Marketing)

CPS Non-Union Job Grade: SG1

Position Type:
Non-Union Position

Exempt

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 325,000 students in 500+ schools and employing over 45,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. Aligned with our transformed philosophy, we are steadfastly focused on ensuring that the District provides resources equitably to support every student, every school, and every community.

Six core values guide the work we do every day for our students – student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning. Each role in the district supports our vision that every student deserves a rigorous, joyful, and equitable learning experience.

The Office of Early Childhood Education (OECE) works to ensure all children in Chicago have access to excellent early learning experiences that lead to future success in early grades and beyond.

Reporting to the Manager of P-2 Education, the Early Childhood Education Program Support Specialist supports the design, delivery, and implementation of professional learning, coaching, and instructional guidance for community-based early childhood programs serving children birth through age five.

In alignment with the Office of Early Childhood Education (OECE) vision for instructional quality, this role works collaboratively with OECE leadership, Professional Learning teams, the Early Childhood Education Program Support Specialist, and community-based organization partners to strengthen instructional practice, promote equitable and inclusive learning environments, and support continuous improvement efforts. This role provides site-based and system-level support to teachers, instructional staff, and agency leadership, ensuring alignment with state requirements, district initiatives, and OECE guidance.

This is a full-time, exempt position that will be paid for time worked on a salary basis.

• Supports the implementation of OECE’s vision for instructional quality across community-based early childhood programs serving children birth through age five.
• Designs, develops, and facilitates professional learning sessions and materials for CBO instructional staff and leadership, including in-person and virtual trainings, workshops, and learning series, aligned with state requirements, district initiatives, and OECE priorities.
• Collaborates with OECE partners to ensure coordinated and consistent professional learning supports for CBO programs.
• Supports the development and dissemination of professional learning resources, instructional tools, and guidance materials tailored to the needs of community-based early childhood programs.
• Communicates instructional expectations, professional learning opportunities, and best practices to CBO partners in alignment with OECE leadership and Professional Learning priorities.
• Provides site-based coaching, technical assistance, and instructional support to CBO teachers, instructional staff, and site leaders to strengthen classroom practice and child outcomes.
• Supports the implementation of developmentally appropriate, individualized, and inclusive instructional practices, including supports for dual language learners and children with disabilities.
• Conducts site visits to observe instructional practice, support the implementation of professional learning, and provide feedback aligned to state requirements, OECE guidance and quality frameworks.
• Supports CBO staff in preparation for CLASS observations and ongoing quality improvement efforts through targeted professional learning and coaching.
• Analyzes instructional, assessment, and quality data to inform the design, delivery, and refinement of professional learning sessions and coaching supports.
• Stays current on research and best practices in early childhood education, professional learning,…