PREFERRED: • Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field (alternate qualifications may be considered) • 2 years’ technical experience in a public or private organization or community development agency providing grant management, program coordination and/or early education or related services to families with young children, including the responsibility for program coordination, planning, administration, and/or evaluation • Strong content and working knowledge regarding critical QRIS elements including: Classroom Assessment Scoring System®(CLASS®) child screening and assessment, early learning curricula, California Preschool Learning Foundations and Frameworks, California Early Childhood Educator Competencies, and the Desired Results Developmental Profile • Experience developing professional development strategies culturally, linguistically, and/or geographically diverse clientele REQUIRED: • Practical experience in at least two or more of the following areas: infant development, toddler development, preschool development, bilingual/bicultural education, evidence-based classroom curriculum, accreditation (NAEYC, NAC, NAFCC, etc.), social-emotional development, special education, and child care center administration and management • Must work together as a team with First 5 Shasta staff, Lead Agency supervisors, and Consortium partners and have a positive approach to all situations and requests • Must be able to handle detail-oriented tasks and have the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously • Expert troubleshooting skills with clear ability to prioritize and resolve issues in a timely and thorough manner • Positive attitude, approachable, courteous and respectful and maintains professionalism under pressure • Demonstrates initiative and can work independently. • Willing to adjust to changes in job requirements and scheduling