• Design and develop instructor-led and self-paced training materials for Peak Support’s teams • Deliver a T3 to Trainers who will facilitate the learning materials • Evaluate and enhance learning materials regularly for continued development and improvement • Stay updated on all process updates from the clients through regular check-ins with internal stakeholders • Strategize, design, and implement innovations in training programs across all of Peak Support • Optimize the knowledge base/learning materials of all of Peak Support’s programs

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.