Sr. Training and Technical Assistance Specialist

The role

This role provides training and technical assistance to Head Start and Early Head Start staff, regional TA specialists, and child care programs on birth-to-five child development and effective teaching and home visiting practices. The work includes developing and delivering in-person and virtual training, and contributing to resources and course content. The position is funded through September 29, 2027.

What you will do

• Develop training materials and deliver in-person and virtual training to Head Start/Early Head Start grantees, regional TA specialists, and child care programs.
• Develop and provide training at national, regional, and service area conferences, institutes, and events as requested.
• Plan, host, and facilitate national webinars, virtual learning series, office hours, or virtual meetings for identified groups.
• Contribute subject matter expertise to new resources, Early Education Pathways courses, and technology innovations.
• Participate in the life cycle review and update of existing DTL courses on Early Education Pathways.
• Support the review and update of DTL content on HeadStart.gov.
• Participate in cross-functional teams and workgroups to support national center operations and OHS priorities.
• Work with senior managers and directors on disability services training and resource development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Head Start or Early Head Start program, or in a Head Start regional TA position with linkages to a program with a home-based option.
• Deep knowledge of Head Start populations, including families seeking home visiting services.
• Ability to deliver TTA in face-to-face and virtual settings.
• Deep knowledge of early childhood development from birth to five and effective teaching and/or home visiting practices.
• Deep knowledge of disabilities services for children birth to five, including IDEA Part B and Part C.
• Deep knowledge of preventing and responding to child incidents in center-based, family child care, and home-based settings.
• Strong knowledge of Practice-Based Coaching, CLASS Pre-K, and social and emotional foundations for early learning.
• Extensive experience organizing, developing, and providing training and technical assistance resources.
• Experience designing and facilitating learning communities, cohorts, or communities of practice, and training trainers (TOT).
• Strong knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards and the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework.
• Excellent conceptual, written, and oral communication skills, and strong computer and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently, and to analyze complex documents and data.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of and experience with inclusion and disabilities services in Head Start/Early Head Start, including evidence-based practices for children with disabilities.
• Comfort or experience with technology innovation and instructional design, including online course development and AI-assisted content tools.
• Experience with a master's degree in Early Childhood or a related field.
• Reliable CLASS Pre-K observer.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• HRA
• Retirement contributions
• Generous leave benefits

Before you apply

• Master's degree is preferred, but robust experience will be valued and accepted in place of academic credentials.
• Reliable CLASS Pre-K observer status is preferred.

About the company

ZERO TO THREE was founded in 1977 and works to ensure babies and toddlers benefit from the early connections critical to their well-being and development. Its mission is to ensure all babies and toddlers have a strong start in life.