Tribal Technical Assistance Specialist

Miami Nation Enterprises• REMOTE, VA, US, VA

2d•Remote

About The Position

Miami Environment & Energy Solutions (MEES) is seeking a Tribal Early Childhood Regional TA Specialist to provide high-quality training and technical assistance (TTA) that improves the capacity of Tribal early childhood programs. This role supports Tribal Child Care programs, reflecting the diversity of languages and traditions in American Indian and Alaska Native cultures. The programs offer comprehensive, culturally responsive services to children and families, respecting tribal sovereignty. The ideal candidate will have a background in Child Development or Early Childhood Education with extensive knowledge of the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) regulations and program implementation. The specialist will develop and provide TTA to CCDF-funded early childhood programs, focusing on effective administration, capacity building, and full implementation of CCDF requirements. This includes providing professional-level expertise and TTA to support Tribal CCDF Administrators and staff in meeting their goals, promoting and improving early development from prenatal to five years using research-based practices. Understanding of developmentally appropriate practice and cultural/linguistic responsiveness in the classroom is required, as is experience with culturally respectful engagement strategies for American Indian and Alaska Native children and their families. This position requires extensive travel throughout the United States.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development or related field.
5+ years of demonstrated experience in early childhood services working with children and families from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds.
5+ years of experience offering training and technical assistance within early care and education, including strong consultation, presentation, and facilitation skills.
Knowledge of CCDF regulations and all applicable federal, state, Tribal, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
Ability to maintain up to date knowledge of current child development practices and research based early childhood quality improvement methods and approaches.
Ability to develop training and TA content, including excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, SharePoint, Teams) and other E-learning, webinar, and project management tools including Smartsheet.
Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
Team player with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to apply detailed knowledge of organizational procedures to make independent decisions and serve as a credible resource for a senior management team.
Ability to be flexible to handle multiple priorities and to work limited overtime as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Experience within Federally recognized Tribes and Native communities preferred.
Native Language Revitalization and/or dual language program knowledge preferred.
Understanding of trauma-informed care and supporting the social-emotional needs of children preferred.
Experience in a leadership position within a CCDF/Head Start Program or similar position preferred.
Experience providing training at State, Regional, or National Conferences/Meetings and technical assistance to individual organizations preferred.
Experience at state, Tribal and/or national level with policies, early care and education regulations, and systems, particularly the implementation of the CCDF and/or other Tribal or state early learning programs preferred.
Experience with content knowledge related to child care leadership and coordination, management systems, financial management, program integrity, health and safety standards, professional development strategies, monitoring, continuous quality improvement, provider licensing/approval, subsidy child and family eligibility, consumer education, child curriculum and assessment, and other early childhood programs and initiatives preferred.
Experience with partnership-building and leading small, collaborative committees, workgroups, or task forces to develop projects or resources preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide expert consultation to Tribal CCDF grantee staff in coordination with OCC Regional Office staff, as approved by the COR.
Identify and share culturally-responsive promising practices and approaches for using CCDF funds to support meaningful and effective center-based child care, family child care, in-home child care, and provider/teacher quality improvement and supply building activities, including effective CCDF administration and the full implementation of the CCDF regulations.
Assist in the research and development of timely responses to Tribal CCDF grantee and Regional Office requests, including writing and review of materials.
Support the planning of TA and training activities, including support for content development and facilitation of trainings.
Facilitate meetings and trainings with Tribal CCDF grantee staff, OCC Regional Office staff, OCC National Center staff, and other TA partners using results-based facilitation, results-based accountability, Indigenous knowledge, and strengths-based approaches in a culturally and linguistically responsive manner.
Develop meeting agendas, process agendas, summary reports, and other meeting materials as appropriate.
Work closely with the OCC Regional Program Manager (RPM), OCC National Centers, and other TA partners to develop, deliver, and facilitate (remote and onsite) individualized, tailored, and intensive TA for Tribal CCDF grantees and their partners upon request from the CCDF Administrator and approval by OCC.
Work closely with the OCC National Centers, TA partners, Tribal and community organizations, child care programs, and other early childhood providers nationally, regionally, and state-wide, as appropriate.