Early Education Specialist

Join the International Rescue Committee as an Early Education Specialist, supporting refugee children’s academic and social success in the USA.

• Lead the planning and implementation of IRC’s efforts to maximize accessibility for its clients to early childhood educational opportunities including Head Start, pre-kindergarten, early learning scholarships to enrich childcare opportunities, daycare, afterschool care, VPI and other school and educational opportunities, including application support as needed.
• Connect families with community resources, including early childhood education programs, childcare programs, in-home providers, parenting support, and programs to support children, ages 0-5.
• Provide individualized case management support to students and families, including referrals to internal services and community resources as appropriate.
• In consultation with management, support parents and caregivers in advocating for students with special needs, including identification, assessment, and access to special education services.
• Maintain accurate and timely case documentation, including case notes, service plans, participant files, and other required records.
• Ensure program data is consistently collected, entered, and maintained in ETO and other required systems in accordance with IRC standards, donor requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Monitor and track service delivery to ensure compliance with program requirements and quality standards.
• Contribute to program monitoring, evaluation, and internal and external reporting efforts.
• Maintain program information and data collection systems in compliance with IRC policies, procedures, and contractual requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

• *Education: Bachelor’s degree in education, social services, or related field required, or equivalent work experience.

• A combination of standard office environment, remote work, and ‘field’ time within the service delivery area to perform the above outlined responsibilities.
• May require occasional weekend and/or evening work.