Description ICF is actively searching for a highly qualified early childhood education professional to fill the role of Early Learning Professional Development (PD) Specialist within the National Center on Head Start Early Learning, Health, and Family Engagement (ELHFE). The Early Learning PD Specialist will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based professional development to Office of Head Start (OHS) Regional Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) Specialists as well as Head Start and Early Head Start (HS/EHS) program staff. This position is responsible for ensuring that all training initiatives support the comprehensive implementation of the Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS), the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF), and OHS priorities, including high-quality instruction, coaching systems, curriculum implementation, disabilities services, and school readiness across the birth-to-five spectrum. The ideal Early Learning PD Specialist is a dynamic educator and trainer with a passion for advancing early learning outcomes. They possess deep expertise in Head Start standards and adult learning principles, coupled with a proven track record of facilitating engaging, comprehensive, and culturally responsive professional development. The candidate is adept at working independently in a remote environment, thrives in collaborative settings, and is committed to ongoing professional growth and program excellence. The Early Learning PD Specialist reports directly to the Early Learning PD Lead. This role collaborates extensively with PD teams across Family Engagement and Health, supporting integrated and consistent messaging throughout the TTA system. This is a home-based position, requiring up to 50% travel for center events, partner meetings, conferences, and other relevant activities. Key Responsibilities - Facilitate Professional Development: Develop and deliver developmentally appropriate professional development opportunities (both in-person and virtual) for Head Start programs and TTA staff, ensuring that content integrates trauma-informed and adversity-responsive practices, and aligns with current best practices and compliance standards. - Deliver Professional Development Aligned with ECE Best Practices: Key focus areas include: - Research based curricula - Practice based coaching - Adult-child interactions - Responsive caregiving - Disabilities services and IDEA coordination - Dual language learning - Evidence-Based Training: Provide engaging, research-driven, and culturally responsive training to a variety of HS/EHS stakeholders, including education managers, coaches, teachers, home visitors, disability service managers, and family childcare providers. - Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to foster comprehensive learning environments and support effective program implementation. - Adult Learning: Apply principles of adult learning theory to create impactful training sessions and professional development experiences that build staff capacity. - Continuous Improvement: Monitor, assess, and evaluate the effectiveness of professional development initiatives, utilizing data-driven insights and participant feedback to drive improvements. - Resource Review: Participate in field testing, content review, and the revision of professional development materials to ensure quality and relevance. - Maintain Expertise: Stay current with emerging research in early learning, Head Start regulations, and best practices in adult education. Basic Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, or related field. - 5+ years of experience delivering professional development and training and technical assistance in early learning systems and Head Start programs. - 1 + year of HSPPS, ELOF, and effective teaching and home visiting practices. - 1+ years of experience training a variety of ECE audiences in virtual and in-person environments. - 1+ year of experience with DLLs, children with disabilities, or programs serving families facing adversity. - 1 + year of adult learning theory, with a track record of successful application. Preferred Qualifications - Master’s degree in early childhood education or a related field. - Demonstrated experience working with the Head Start TTA system. - Experiencing supporting AIAN or MSHS programs. - Fluently bilingual (Spanish). Professional Skills - Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills. - Strong facilitation, coordination, and problem-solving abilities. - Capacity to collaborate effectively across diverse teams, organizations, and content areas. - Ability to work independently and efficiently in a virtual environment. #Indeed #HS26 Working at ICF ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future. We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.  Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act. Candidate AI Usage Policy At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.  However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.   Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: $67,355.00 - $114,503.00 Nationwide Remote Office (US99)

About Stepful: Stepful is reimagining allied healthcare training by offering affordable, online, instructor-led, and AI-supported programs that help learners—regardless of background or circumstance—launch high-demand healthcare careers. In addition to our direct-to-consumer training, Stepful partners with leading healthcare institutions to address the growing national shortage of healthcare workers. Our graduates, including Medical Assistants, Pharmacy Technicians, Nurses, and more, form the talent pipelines at major employers like CVS, NY-Presbyterian, HCA, Providence, and Walgreens. Stepful is backed by Y Combinator, Reach Capital, and AlleyCorp, with a recent $31.5M Series B led by Oak HC/FT. We were named the #1 EdTech company in the U.S. by TIME for 2025. We’re improving access to quality healthcare for everyone, everywhere, and improving access to healthcare careers for those who need them most Our values: We credit much of our success to our exceptional team. We’re looking for mission-driven builders who thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, and embody our four core values: - Care first: We do whatever it takes for our students to succeed. - Learn quickly: We test, learn with data, and iterate. - Build together: We win when we rely on each other. - Own it: We show up, take initiative, and show pride. The opportunity: We are seeking a full-time Travel Clinical Educator, Surgical Services to support Stepful’s Surgical Technology and Sterile Processing programs across multiple locations around the United States. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality, hands-on skills instruction, supporting student remediation, and ensuring strong clinical and certification outcomes. In addition to teaching, the Clinical Educator will serve as a key on-site representative of Stepful, partnering with our clinical sites to support client onboarding and program implementation between cohorts. This role requires regular travel and close collaboration with both internal teams and external partners between cohorts. Candidates with experience and active certification in both Surgical Technology and Sterile Processing are strongly preferred. This role reports into the Program Director, Surgical Services. What you’ll do: - Teach and facilitate skills labs and clinical instruction across assigned Stepful cohorts. - Demonstrate proper techniques, provide live step-by-step instruction, and supervise practice. - Assess student competency and provide feedback and remediation as needed. - Ensure students achieve mastery of skills before advancing to clinical rotations. - Coordinate with hospital preceptors to align experiences with program goals. - Document student progress and report clinical outcomes. - Represent Stepful on client and partner calls, supporting our solutions team with implementation. - Provide insights to enhance the student and partner experience. What you’ll bring: - Associate’s degree or higher - Current Surgical Tech certification (CST or NCCT) - 3+ years of experience teaching Surgical Technology in a lab or school setting - Hands-on experience as a Surgical Technologist in the operating room - Strong written and oral communication skills - Willingness to travel to multiple clinical sites around the United States - Current BLS certification Bonus points if you have: - CRCST certification and/or experience teaching Sterile Processing - Bachelor’s degree in a related healthcare field - Experience with competency-based education models - Experience supporting diverse and underserved student populations - Familiarity with NCCT certification requirements - Previous experience with online or hybrid education programs Interview Process: - Introductory call with Talent Acquisition team member - Interview with Hiring Manager - Take-Home Assignment - Virtual Panel Interview Benefits and Compensation: - Meaningful Equity Stake - Subsidized Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plan options - 401(k) - FSA, HSA and commuter benefits - Learning stipend - Open vacation policy, including: - Guidance of 15 days PTO annually - Stepful closed the last week of December - 15 work-from-anywhere days - 10 public holidays observed for 2026 The target base salary range for this opportunity is $80,000 - $95,000, and is part of a competitive total rewards package including equity and benefits. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, internal pay equity and other relevant business considerations. Stepful will cover reasonable travel expenses required for the role. This includes flights, transportation, and hotel accommodations. All travel-related expenses must be pre-approved by the employee’s manager and comply with the Company’s travel policy. Stepful is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.

• Develop training materials, including video walkthroughs, step-by-step how-to guides, and Train-the-Trainer guides for contact center capabilities. • Support training content development across Workforce Management, Quality Management, Knowledge Management, Agent Essentials, Supervisor Essentials, and Reporting & Analytics topic areas. • Create role-based learning content for agents, supervisors, QA analysts, workforce planners, and knowledge management authors as required by the customer training approach. • Prepare and deliver instructor-led training sessions using Train-the-Trainer and direct delivery to end users based on customer preference and migration and go-live readiness needs. • Support training for contact center reporting and analytics topics, including real-time and historical reporting, standard reports, dashboards, key performance metrics, data export, and interaction search. • Translate operational procedures and standard operating procedures into clear, user-friendly training content that supports adoption and consistent use of functionality. • Coordinate with project leadership and customer stakeholders to align training products and delivery with migration and go-live plans. • Update training materials based on platform changes, user feedback, and evolving customer needs. • Facilitate knowledge transfer and user adoption by delivering clear, engaging training and responding to learner questions in a professional manner.

Job Description The Learning Consultant supports Learning Partners in the execution of the Learning & Development strategy through consulting and delivery on appropriate learning solutions. They apply the understanding of key business priorities/processes and internal and external best practices to learning solutions. Partners with key divisional stakeholders to identify performance needs and gaps, collaborates with design experts and operational support points on desired performance and business outcomes. Builds and maintains strong business relationships and learn from and apply insights from an integrated learning network. Success in this role depends on a candidate’s ability to apply adult learning theory in his/her area of responsibility, collaborate with others to design and deliver high impact learning solutions, and deliver business value through learning interventions. Competencies: - Business Acumen: Ability to engage with colleagues around business strategy, goals, and business outcomes, and make sound business decisions - External Orientation: Apply external best practices in area of responsibility. Model continuous learning for team and clients. - Leadership: Beginning ability to partner, collaborate, and impact decisions at all levels within and outside the organization. - Collaboration: Work with individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner, including the ability to build and maintain critical networks and collaborative relationships. Take full advantage of resident expertise in Global Learning & Development internal partner organizations (such as Design & Development and Learning Operations) to maximize efficiency and effectiveness; personally remain focused on key Learning Consultant responsibilities. - Creative Thinking: Beginning skill in applying tools and techniques for grasping new concepts, acquiring new ways of seeing things, and revising ways of thinking and patterns of behavior - Business Consulting: Skill in consulting and ability to coach clients not to use learning solutions where they will not be effective - Oral and Written Communications: Ability to express oneself to provide information to others effectively and in a succinct manner; outstanding verbal, written, and executive level presentation abilities and interpersonal skills; ability to ask thoughtful questions to gain insights, listen, and understand other perspectives - Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Ability to use a broad range of methods, assumptions, frameworks, and perspectives when solving problems and making decisions. Ability to prioritize own work. Seek first to leverage existing resources and align with other areas of Global Learning & Development before developing new assets - Data analytics: Contributes to the definition of business and learning outcomes, metrics and measurement strategies. Ability to analyze and interpret data for business and learning decisions - Planning: Project planning and management experience - Learning & Development Policies, Standards, and Procedures: Knowledge of and ability to use industry and organization standards, procedures, and policies relevant to staff learning and development - Adult Learning: Theory and Practice: Experience in applying concepts and practices of adult learning to meet the dynamic needs of the business - Learning Needs Analysis: Experience in assessing competency gaps and identifying what people need to learn for successful individual and organizational performance Required: - Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree, or currently in pursuit of degree completion, or equivalent relevant work experience. - Minimum of 6 years of related experience (4 years with Master’s degree) - Minimum 1 year of leadership experience and minimum 1 year of experience facilitating / delivering learning solutions or relevant pharmaceutical/oncology experience Preferred: - Master’s degree preferred. - Experience in the areas of learning, talent, Human Resources, or comparable areas; experience in applicable technical/professional areas pertinent to the division / function served (e.g., R&D, manufacturing, sales/marketing, etc.) MSJR Required Skills: Adaptability, Adult Learning Theory, Business Decisions, Business Management, Business Relationship Building, Business Relationship Management (BRM), Business Strategies, Business Strategy Consulting, Business Value Creation, Change Management, Content Creation, Dashboard Management, Decision Making, Instructional Design, Language Training, Learning Needs Analysis, Operational Decisions, Oral Communications, Organizational Performance Management, Pharmaceutical Training, Sales Training, Strategic Planning Partnerships, Survey Tools, Training Effectiveness, Training Needs Assessment Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement​ We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts U.S. Hybrid Work Model Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”. The salary range for this role is $129,000.00 - $203,100.00 This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits. You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting. San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. Employee Status: Regular Relocation: No relocation VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: 25% Flexible Work Arrangements: Remote Shift: Not Indicated Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): N/A Job Posting End Date: 04/14/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date. Requisition ID:R393199