Content Strategist

ZERO TO THREE

6d • $60,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Content Strategist leads planning, alignment, and lifecycle management of content for the National Center on Early Development, Teaching and Learning. The role ensures that training, technical assistance, resources, and learning experiences are evidence-informed, aligned with federal priorities, and useful to Head Start Preschool and Early Head Start programs. Much of the content is published on HeadStart.gov and must be clear, accessible, accurate, and timely for the Head Start community. The Content Strategist connects research and practice by translating complex information into practical resources and keeping content relevant and useful throughout its lifecycle to support high-quality services and improved outcomes for children, families, and staff.

The position works with National Center leadership, subject matter experts, other National Centers, contractors, the Office of Head Start, and evaluation and data teams to develop, align, review, and improve content. Materials should be adult-learning focused, practice-based, accessible, scalable, and adaptable across program options and urban, rural, and tribal contexts.

ZERO TO THREE works to ensure that babies and toddlers benefit from the early connections critical to their well-being and development, with the mission of ensuring all babies and toddlers have a strong start in life. The role may involve working indoors in an office or in conditions conducive to a home environment, depending on work location. When travel is expected, the employee may be exposed to outdoor environmental conditions.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of demonstrated experience in content strategy, curriculum development, or systems-level TTA within early childhood-serving systems.
• Strong understanding of Head Start/Early Head Start, federal frameworks, and evidence-based practices.
• Experience translating research and policy into practical, field-facing resources.
• Excellent collaboration, facilitation, and written communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, public health, family studies, education, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee a comprehensive content strategy and lifecycle framework, from ideation through evaluation, to promote consistency, quality, and usability across National Center products.
• Ensure content is consistent with Head Start practices and reflects Head Start and other ACF/OHS priorities.
• Ensure content is research- and evidence-informed, developmentally appropriate, reflective of best practice, and grounded in implementation science.
• Translate research and policy into clear, actionable guidance for leaders, teachers, home visitors, and TTA providers.
• Monitor emerging research, policy updates, and field trends to inform content development and updates.
• Partner with subject matter experts across early learning, other National Centers, contractors, and OHS to ensure cross-disciplinary alignment and coherence.
• Identify overlap, connections, and reinforcement points across topic areas on HeadStart.gov and other OHS-supported resource portals to prevent content silos.
• Support integrated approaches that reflect how programs operate as systems.
• Establish guidelines to ensure content is adult-learning focused and practice-based, and that materials are accessible, scalable, and adaptable across program options and contexts, including urban, rural, and tribal settings.
• Work with the Sr. Manager, Quality Assurance on content review, revision, and approval.
• Partner with evaluation and data teams to incorporate feedback loops and outcome data into content refinement.
• Use data and implementation feedback to identify gaps, prioritize updates, and inform future content development.
• Serve as a strategic thought partner to National Center leadership and OHS on content priorities and innovation.
• Coordinate with other content creators, National Centers, and communication contractors to promote alignment and reduce duplication.
• Contribute to federal reporting, planning, and strategic documents related to content development and delivery.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support efficient and effective project functioning.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• HRA.
• Retirement contributions.
• Generous leave benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level