Early Start CT Liaison

Description

WE LOVE WHAT MAKES YOU UNIQUE

Your perspective fuels our mission-driven work at United Way of Greater New Haven. Consistent with our organizational values, we are committed to building a team that is inclusive across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and lived experience and believe that diverse perspectives are fundamental to the work we do.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR 

Are you passionate about improving early childhood education through coaching, monitoring, and collaboration? United Way of Greater New Haven is seeking an Early Start CT Liaison to support the implementation of Early Start CT by conducting site visits, ensuring program compliance, and providing training and technical assistance to funded providers. This role plays a key part in helping programs meet high standards and access the resources they need for continuous improvement. If you're committed to equity, cultural responsiveness, and strengthening early childhood systems, we’d love to hear from you.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY 

• Site Visits & Monitoring: Conduct regular program visits and classroom observations; review documentation to ensure compliance with Early Start CT standards.
• Training & Technical Assistance: Provide coaching and connect programs with relevant resources; coordinate professional development opportunities tailored to provider needs.
• Data & Reporting: Collect and maintain program data; support compliance and impact reporting for the Office of Early Childhood (OEC) and United Way of Greater New Haven.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with other members of the Education team to integrate family and provider perspectives into program improvement efforts.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 3–5 years of experience in early childhood settings (teaching, coaching, or program management).
• Familiarity with classroom observation tools such as CLASS or ECERS (strongly preferred).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Commitment to equity, cultural responsiveness, and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft products including Word, Excel, and other Office 365 applications.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Experience delivering coaching or technical assistance to early childhood providers; assistant director or director level experience preferred.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Comfort navigating compliance standards and documentation
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic, collaborative work environment.
• Demonstrated comfort in learning new software / online tools as needed.
• Ability to work with diverse staff and volunteers.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of UWGNH.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS WITH: 

Early Start CT Director, other members of the UWGNH Education Team, community partners, early childhood providers

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Normal office environment with little exposure to dust, noise, or temperature.
• Hybrid position, expected to work 3-4 days/week in our New Haven office and/or in the field.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Extended viewing of computer monitor.
• Regular local travel to program sites and events within the region.
• Regular evening and some weekend responsibilities.

SALARY RANGE: $60,000-$70,000 annual salary plus competitive benefits package

In accordance with organizational policies, this position requires a criminal background check as a condition of employment.

ABOUT UNITED WAY

United Way of Greater New Haven brings people and organizations together to create solutions to Greater New Haven’s most pressing challenges in the areas of Education, Health, and Financial Stability grounded in racial and social justice. We tackle issues that cannot be solved by any one group working alone. We operate according to these organizational values.

United Way is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Don’t check off every box in the requirements listed above? Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that marginalized communities - such as women, LGBTQ+ and people of color - are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. United Way of Greater New Haven is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging – so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider submitting an application. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings!