Save the Children is searching for an Early Childhood Specialist to serve programs in Native communities (Navajo, San Carlos, Whiteriver, Zuni). The person could live within the region and work from home. Extensive travel is required.
Specialist, Program Early Childhood, Operations US (NM,AZ)
Tracking Code
3651
Job Description
The Program Specialist is the on-the-ground Save the Children staff member providing technical and management assistance to partners to ensure the effective coordination, implementation and monitoring of early childhood education programming. Under the supervision of the Associate Director of Partnership Management, and working as a team member within a regional office, the Program Specialist oversees the implementation of the integrated programming at approximately 5 to 7 partner sites. Specific responsibilities include coordinating with the Associate Director of Partnership Management to identify new partner sites and conduct site assessments; guiding new partners through the start-up process of the two programs; providing training and technical assistance to partners to ensure high-quality programs; monitoring partner progress and performance to ensure that they are achieving program objectives; consulting with the Associate Director of Partnership Management and Regional Support Team members such as the Early Childhood Specialists, as needed, to resolve complex issues; ensuring compliance with subgrant terms and conditions.
Required Skills
Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field including birth to three training and three years of relevant experience. Experience in working with or supporting professional/paraprofessional home visitors. Knowledge of early development with emphasis on infant/toddler development and early language and literacy Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated capacity as a team player and relationship builder Demonstrated management and organizational skills related to program implementation Experience developing and implementing training Strong computer, written and oral communication skills Willingness to travel extensively in the region and nationally Ability to be flexible and adaptable to dynamic changes in the work environment Proven experience working effectively in limited-resource communities
Job Location
Albuquerque, NM, US.
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
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