Early Start CT Liaison

United Way Of Greater New Haven • East Haven, CT

7d • $60,000 - $70,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

WE LOVE WHAT MAKES YOU UNIQUE Your perspective fuels our mission-driven work at United Way of Greater New Haven. Consistent with our organizational values , we are committed to building a team that is inclusive across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and lived experience and believe that diverse perspectives are fundamental to the work we do. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR Are you passionate about improving early childhood education through coaching, monitoring, and collaboration? United Way of Greater New Haven is seeking an Early Start CT Liaison to support the implementation of Early Start CT by conducting site visits, ensuring program compliance, and providing training and technical assistance to funded providers. This role plays a key part in helping programs meet high standards and access the resources they need for continuous improvement. If you're committed to equity, cultural responsiveness, and strengthening early childhood systems, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or a related field (Master's preferred).
• 3-5 years of experience in early childhood settings (teaching, coaching, or program management).
• Familiarity with classroom observation tools such as CLASS or ECERS (strongly preferred).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Commitment to equity, cultural responsiveness, and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft products including Word, Excel, and other Office 365 applications.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience delivering coaching or technical assistance to early childhood providers; assistant director or director level experience preferred.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Comfort navigating compliance standards and documentation
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic, collaborative work environment.
• Demonstrated comfort in learning new software / online tools as needed.
• Ability to work with diverse staff and volunteers.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of UWGNH.

Responsibilities

• Site Visits & Monitoring: Conduct regular program visits and classroom observations; review documentation to ensure compliance with Early Start CT standards.
• Training & Technical Assistance: Provide coaching and connect programs with relevant resources; coordinate professional development opportunities tailored to provider needs.
• Data & Reporting: Collect and maintain program data; support compliance and impact reporting for the Office of Early Childhood (OEC) and United Way of Greater New Haven.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with other members of the Education team to integrate family and provider perspectives into program improvement efforts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time