Date Posted:
May 13, 2026
Position Title:
Vice President, Early Childhood Policy
Office/Company:
Center for American Progress
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-06537
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
$140,000–$168,000 per annum
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
American Progress is seeking a Vice President of Early Childhood Policy to work toward generating pragmatic and progressive new policy ideas to advance early childhood policy reform in the United States.Provide day-to-day management for the Early Childhood Policy team, develop new early childhood policy ideas, advance the Early Childhood Policy team’s mission by raising funds and cultivating donor relationships, and represent American Progress’ Early Childhood Policy team and promote the team’s policy priorities and work products with policy decision-makers, the public, media, and other outside groups and individuals as necessary.Master’s degree or equivalent in training and experience, at least 10 years of professional experience in education policy or other relevant field, experience managing a team and fundraising, demonstrated excellence in research, writing, communications, and analysis, and demonstrated detailed knowledge and understanding of education policy, including federal education programs.
Responsibilities:
• Provide day-to-day management for the Early Childhood Policy team
• Develop new early childhood policy ideas
• Advance the Early Childhood Policy team’s mission by raising funds and cultivating donor relationships
• Represent American Progress’ Early Childhood Policy team and promote the team’s policy priorities and work products with policy decision-makers, the public, media, and other outside groups and individuals as necessary
Qualifications:
• Master’s degree or equivalent in training and experience
• At least 10 years of professional experience in education policy or other relevant field
• Experience managing a team and fundraising
• Demonstrated excellence in research, writing, communications, and analysis
• Demonstrated detailed knowledge and understanding of education policy, including federal education programs
Instructions:
Apply Now
Other:
This announcement will remain posted until the position is filled. No phone calls, please.
