About WestEd
As a community of over 1,400 researchers, practitioners, consultants, and administrative professionals from all backgrounds and life experiences, we are committed to making a qualitative difference in the lives of youth, children, and adults. We conduct and apply research, develop evidence-based solutions, and provide consulting services across the country in both rural and urban communities to improve equitable outcomes for individuals from infancy through adulthood. Serving as trusted partners in the areas of education, health, and justice, our teams enhance capacity within communities and school districts to prioritize impact — asking the right questions, customizing methodologies, developing relevant tools, and implementing best practices specific to a diverse range of stakeholder needs.
Furthering diversity, equity, and inclusion is core to who we are and how we work. We are committed to working with our clients to illuminate and address disparities, value and elevate diverse voices, and ensure equitable access to our resources and services. Read more about WestEd’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.Come and join us!
SPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING THE WORK LOCATION OF THIS POSITION—Although WestEd provides the option of working at one of its facilities for employees, many roles allow employees to choose to work remotely for their own convenience. The decision to allow remote work at the employee's convenience is based on the requirements of the position or project in question.
Content Area or Department Brief Description:
The Early Childhood Integrated Systems (ECIS) content area addresses systems and policies for children age birth to eight and their families. Projects in this area build the capacity of state-level or large-scale mixed-delivery early childhood systems through cross-sector, integrated service delivery, policy guidance, system building efforts, and initiatives to support the whole child, whole family, and whole community.
Position Overview:
As an Early Childhood Specialist, you will provide professional development and technical assistance to support early childhood professionals throughout the country. This position is critical in delivering research-based, educational practices through assessment and curriculum that address a wide variety of needs for early childhood professionals. The Early Childhood Specialist will provide professional development trainings and webinars for the Desired Results Developmental Profile project and a variety of early childhood topics with a focus on supporting learning and development of children ages 0-kindergarten. Additionally, this person will create resources for in-person and online professional learning.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and deliver professional development series.
- Conduct trainings for early childhood professionals that demonstrate equitable and inclusive practices.
- Conduct trainings on the Desired Results System in Spanish and English.
- Deliver online modules using standards for adult learners and instructional design for online learning in Spanish and English.
- Collaborate in the development and design of professional development materials.
- Align project materials with state and federal initiatives.
- Embed strategies for children with special needs, dual language learners, and supporting diverse communities.
- Manage work to adhere to project timelines.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (master's preferred) in child development, early childhood education, or related field.
- Bilingual and bi-literate Spanish/English required.
- Teaching experience (Infant/toddler/preschool/TK/Kindergarten) or equivalent.
- Experience presenting to large groups.
- Experience developing professional development courses and/or resources.
- Ability to travel extensively.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Ability to interact with a variety of internal and external groups and clients.
- High comfort level with ambiguity.
- Knowledge of accessibility requirements preferred.
- Experience/coursework for the digital delivery of professional development preferred.
*Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Successful candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
WestEd conducts a criminal background check and education verification for all new hires. Any offers of employment will be contingent on receiving a clear background check in accordance with applicable law.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
The full salary range for this position, WestEd level 9, is $69,000 to $118,200, but WestEd does not typically hire at or near the top of the salary range. The typical hiring range for this role is $69,000 to $98,500. The actual offer takes into account multiple factors, including but not limited to education, experience, internal equity, and other organizational needs.
In addition to the base salary, benefits include:
- 15% contribution toward retirement effective day 1 of employment
- Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts
- All health/welfare benefits are effective the first of the month following the hire date
- PTO: 3 weeks’ vacation (increases to 4 weeks beginning the 4th year of employment), paid holidays, and 12 days paid sick leave per year
- Life Insurance: value of 3x gross salary
- Opportunities for annual merit-based performance increases + annual incentives
- Professional development opportunities & mentorship program
For more details about our benefits, go to: https://www.wested.org/work-at-wested/benefits/
Committed to the diversity of race, ethnicities, perspectives, and opportunities, WestEd offers a variety of social and professional learning communities, such as Employee Resource groups, the Data Intelligence, Insights, and Innovation PLC, and the WestEd Parent Community, just to name a few. We hope you’ll consider joining us to build better schools, communities, learning pathways, and more! WestEd is a Drug Free Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace. #LI-Remote #LI-Hybrid