Sr. Training and Technical Assistance Specialist

Sr. Training and Technical Assistance Specialist

Remote - USA

ABOUT ZERO TO THREE

Founded in 1977, ZERO TO THREE works to ensure that babies and toddlers benefit from the early connections that are critical to their well-being and development. Our mission is to ensure that all babies and toddlers have a strong start in life. At ZERO TO THREE, we envision a society with the knowledge and will to support all infants and toddlers in reaching their full potential.

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We believe that how we do our work is as important as what we do. To learn more about ZERO TO THREE, please visit our website .

SUMMARY

The Sr. Training and Technical Assistance (T/TA) Specialist will provide training and technical assistance to Head Start/Early Head Start regional TA specialists, Head Start (HS)/Early Head Start (EHS) and Child Care programs on content related to a wide range of areas focused on birth to five child development and effective teaching and home visiting practices in early childhood settings. This position will support elevate NCECDTL’s efforts to identify, develop, and promote the implementation of evidence-based and culturally and linguistically responsive practices for across center-based, family childcare, and home-based early childhood programs and settings, including practices that are responsive to American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) communities, and practices that prevent and address child incidents through an education lens.

Specifically, this position will develop and deliver in-person and virtual trainings on implementation of birth to five child development and play-based learning; effective teaching and home visiting practices; adult-child interactions and instructional support; dual language learning; disabilities services; curriculum implementation within the various HS/EHS program options and settings; transitions, including to kindergarten, promotion of secure parent/child relationships and social and emotional foundations of early learning;

using data to individualize, improve practice, and enhance quality to ensure progress for all children; early childhood leadership development; and the use of ongoing professional development, Practice-Based Coaching, and reflective supervision to ensure effective practices. This role is funded through September 29, 2027.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with Senior Manager, TTA Delivery;
  Senior Manager of Content Quality, Director of PD;
  Director of TTA Integration; and Senior Director, Training to meet training and resource development needs around disability services.
• Develops training materials and provides in-person and virtual training and/or subject matter expertise to Head Start/Early Head Start grantees and regional TA specialists, and childcare programs as determined by the Center’s workplan.
• Develops training materials and provides training at national, regional, and service area conferences, institutes, and events as requested.
• Plan, host, and facilitate (or contribute to) national webinars, virtual learning series, office hours, or virtual meetings for identified groups of Head Start staff (e.g. Ed Managers, Home Visitors, Teachers, etc.) or regional TA providers (e.g. Early Childhood Specialists [ECSs]) as requested.

Content and Resource Development

• Contributes subject matter expertise to the development of new resources, Early Education Pathways courses, and technology innovations.
• Participates in the life cycle review and update of existing DTL courses on Early Education Pathways.
• Supports the review and update of DTL content on Head Start.gov.

Quality, Collaboration, and Responsiveness

• Participates in various cross-functional teams and work groups, as requested, to support day-to-day operations of the national…