Optum Hiring for Early Childhood Education Consultant – Telecommute at Richmond, VA Full Time

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Seeking a professional experienced in Early Childhood Education, analysis, training, and/or technical assistance to join the Head Start Monitoring team at the Lewin Group.

The Lewin Group provides support to the Office of Head Start in monitoring the quality of the over 1800 programs receiving federal funds to provide Head Start and Early Head Start services to children and families across the country.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:
Developing, testing, and implementing performance measurement tools and reliability systems

Analyzing or interpreting and reporting on qualitative and quantitative data in a clear, succinct manner for diverse stakeholders (e.g., grantees, federal staff, Congress)

Developing and facilitating training and technical assistance

Managing project tasks under tight timeframes

Collaborating with partners, federal staff, and clients

Leveraging Early Childhood Expertise to support business development

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:
Master’s degree from an accredited institution

4+ years of experience; including assisting with projects requiring data collection, analysis, and continuous improvement practices

Experience and subject area knowledge of early childhood, elementary, and/or secondary education

Experience with the development of high-quality written products such as tools, presentations, handouts, issue briefs, reports, etc.

Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualifications:
1+ years of experience with any subject area knowledge of Head Start and Early Head Start program management and operations, and Head Start Program Performance Standards

1+ years of experience with any knowledge of early childhood education systems

1+ years of experience with early childhood education quality improvement efforts including Quality Rating and Improvement systems, professional development systems, early learning guidelines, child assessment, State prekindergarten, and other early childhood programs and initiatives, and key federal early childhood law, policy, and regulation

Collaboration and partnership experience across early care and education systems, including state, regional and federal stakeholders

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies now require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles require full COVID-19 vaccination as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment.

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Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $97,300 to $176,900. The salary range for Connecticut / Nevada residents is $97,300 to $176,900. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

• All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.