Smart Start of Mecklenburg County - Child Development Consultant
CHARLOTTE, NCPosted 30+ days ago
Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Ascend Nonprofit Solutions
Job overview
The Child Development Consultant at Smart Start of Mecklenburg County supports the MECK Pre-K program by providing services to children, families, teachers, and site providers to ensure compliance with state and county standards and promote child success.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves developing family engagement policies, collaborating with MPK teams, coaching teachers, providing resources, facilitating referrals, supporting social-emotional development, participating in assessments and meetings, delivering professional development, managing data and reports, and maintaining communication with stakeholders.
Experience and skills
Requires a BA/BS in Early Childhood Education or related field, three years of direct service experience with young children and families, and preferably two years of administrative leadership in early education programs; equivalent education and experience may be considered.
Work environment and culture
The organization values collaboration, high standards of practice, and community engagement, offering a flexible work environment with remote work options and occasional travel.
Company information
Smart Start of Mecklenburg County is a Charlotte-based nonprofit focused on improving outcomes for children birth to five through funding and supporting local programs, with a budget over $30 million and serving over 25,000 children annually.
Team overview
The consultant works closely with the MPK Leadership Team, social workers, Registration and Intake Specialists, Success Coaches, and community partners to support program goals.
Job location and travel
Position is based in Charlotte, NC, with local travel to MECK Pre-K sites and occasional out-of-area travel; work may be in shared office space with remote work flexibility.
Unique job features
The role uniquely integrates direct support to children and families with coaching and technical assistance to educators, involves collaboration with multiple agencies, and supports a large community-focused early childhood program.
Company overview
Ascend Nonprofit Solutions is dedicated to providing comprehensive back-office support services to nonprofit organizations, enabling them to focus on their core missions. They offer a range of services including accounting, human resources, and IT support, which are essential for the operational efficiency of nonprofits. The company generates revenue through service fees charged to client organizations. Founded with a mission to empower nonprofits, Ascend has a history of fostering sustainable growth and operational excellence in the nonprofit sector.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your expertise in early childhood education, family engagement, and child development consulting, emphasizing your ability to support children, families, and educators in alignment with state and county policies.
Emphasize your experience collaborating with diverse teams, including social workers and community partners, your skills in coaching teachers, and your proficiency in managing resources and data to support program goals.
Apply through multiple channels such as Ascend Nonprofit Solutions' corporate website, LinkedIn, and relevant nonprofit job boards to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with professionals in the MECK Pre-K or early childhood development divisions at Ascend Nonprofit Solutions on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent community initiatives they support or asking about best practices for family engagement in early education.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'family-provider partnerships,' 'social-emotional development,' 'technical assistance,' 'early childhood education,' and 'data reporting' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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