ITTI Care Project Advisor, Sanford School of Public Policy

Duke Careers • Durham, NC

1d • Remote

About The Position

At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As the ITTI Care Project Advisor (Project Coordinator) within the Center for Child & Family Policy, you’ll be part of a mission‑driven team dedicated to improving outcomes for young children and families across North Carolina. Your lived experience, professional expertise, and commitment to equity will help shape trauma‑informed practices that strengthen the early childhood workforce and the systems that support it.

In this role, you’ll use your coaching expertise and deep knowledge of early childhood development to influence meaningful, systems‑level change. Through a “coach‑the‑coach” model, you’ll support early care and education professionals as they integrate trauma‑informed approaches, reflective supervision, and wellness‑focused practices into their work with infants, toddlers, and families. Your work will help advance workforce resilience, organizational health, and high‑quality care for children under age three.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in child development, early childhood education, or a related field required, with substantial coursework or training in trauma‑informed practice and/or early childhood mental health.
• At least 5 years of experience coaching and/or providing reflective supervision to early care and education coaches.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience delivering coaching or Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) consultation to teachers of children under age five.
• General knowledge of research methods and social science research practices, typically gained through 1 year of relevant research experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusting relationships.
• Demonstrated commitment to racial equity and inclusive practice.
• Extensive knowledge of high‑quality infant/toddler care and developmentally appropriate practice for children under age three.
• Experience with reflective supervision, motivational interviewing, and the Pyramid Model.
• Strong skills as a trainer, presenter, and coach/technical assistant.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Preferred experience includes serving as a child care center director and/or as an early childhood mental health classroom consultant.
• Familiarity with Infant & Toddler CLASS, TPITOS/TPOT, and environmental rating scales (ITERS, ECERS).
• Endorsement in Infant or Early Childhood Mental Health and eligibility for Level 11 on the NC Early Educator Certification Scale are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop & Facilitate Training
• Co‑facilitate virtual and in‑person trainings on trauma‑informed child care for diverse audiences.
• Contribute to curriculum development, participant registration, feedback collection, and evaluation of training outcomes and impact.
• Lead Learning Communities & Engagement
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate virtual Communities of Practice and Professional Learning Communities, including Social‑Emotional Connections groups.
• Support in‑person engagement opportunities such as “Day Away Together” events for coaches, administrators, and participating centers.
• Provide Coaching & Practice Support
• Apply IECMH Consultation Competencies, Practice‑Based Coaching, Motivational Interviewing, and Reflective Supervision frameworks to guide coaching and training practices and support integration into program delivery.
• Support Project Implementation
• Collaborate with project team members to support implementation, continuous quality improvement, and expansion of ITTI Care activities.
• Communicate regularly regarding progress, barriers, and proposed solutions.
• Document & Report Outcomes
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using established templates, procedures, and reporting requirements to support tracking and evaluation.
• Outreach, Communications & Resources
• Assist with public‑facing materials, project webpages, and outreach efforts.
• Support recruitment for learning collaborative cohorts and dissemination of project activities, findings, and recommendations.
• Serve as an Advisor
• Participate as an active member of the ITTI Care Advisory Group, contributing guidance, feedback, and strategic insight

Benefits

• Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members.
• Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees