Content Strategist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead the planning, alignment, and lifecycle management of content for the National Center on Early Development, Teaching and Learning.

• Develop and manage a comprehensive content strategy and lifecycle framework from ideation to evaluation.

• Ensure that the content aligns with Head Start practices and adheres to ACF/OHS priorities.

• Guarantee that content is informed by research and evidence, developmentally appropriate, reflective of best practices, and grounded in implementation science.

• Translate research and policy into clear, actionable guidance for leaders, educators, home visitors, and TTA providers.

• Monitor emerging research, policy updates, and trends in the field to inform content development and revisions.

• Collaborate with subject matter experts, other National Centers, contractors, and OHS for interdisciplinary alignment.

• Identify overlaps and connections across topic areas on HeadStart.gov and other OHS-supported resource portals.

• Establish content guidelines that focus on adult learning and practice-based approaches.

• Ensure that materials are accessible, scalable, and adaptable to various program options and contexts.

• Collaborate with the Sr. Manager of Quality Assurance on content review, revisions, and approvals.

• Integrate feedback loops and outcome data into content refinement in partnership with evaluation and data teams.

• Identify content gaps, prioritize updates, and guide future development using data and feedback from implementation.

• Act as a strategic thought partner to National Center leadership and OHS.

• Coordinate with content creators, National Centers, and communication contractors to promote alignment and minimize duplication.

• Contribute to federal reporting, planning, and strategic documentation.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of proven experience in content strategy, curriculum development, or systems-level TTA within early childhood serving systems.

• Strong comprehension of Head Start/Early Head Start, federal frameworks, and evidence-based practices.

• Experience in translating research and policy into practical, field-facing resources.

• Excellent skills in collaboration, facilitation, and written communication.

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, public health, family studies, education, or a related discipline.

• Ability to work with content for HeadStart.gov and other OHS-supported resource portals.

• Capability to work across urban, rural, and tribal settings.

• Proficient in using a computer keyboard and reading from a computer screen; ability to remain seated for extended periods and perform repetitive motions.

• Competence in verbal communication and the ability to hear nuances and receive detailed information.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• HRA

• Retirement contributions

• Generous leave benefits