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Are you committed to improving outcomes for kids birth through eight? 

Policy is crucial to scaling the solutions that improve outcomes for children — and that means kids in every state need relentless people who are passionate about making these policies reality.

Here are some opportunities for people pursuing an early childhood policy career.

Openings at the Alliance:

Senior Policy Director (Fully Remote)

The Alliance for Early Success is seeking a strategic leader with a deep commitment to equity-centered state policy and advocacy, and a passion for building relationships and fostering community based on trust and common values. This is a pivotal role that advances bold early childhood agendas by strengthening a community of state-based early childhood advocates by connecting them to the people, resources, ideas, and learning opportunities that make lasting impact possible. Learn more and apply here.

Director of Responsive Support (Fully Remote)

The Alliance for Early Success is seeking a Director to lead the Responsive Support functions of the organization, maximizing customized engagements between national subject matter experts and anyone working at the state level to improve state early childhood policies. Learn more and apply here.

Development Manager (Fully Remote)

The Alliance for Early Success is seeking a senior-level development position to serve as the bridge between the Executive Director and the broader development ecosystem. The Development Manager will ensure that funder relationships are continuously nurtured, that emerging opportunities are prioritized, and that the Alliance is always scanning for new leads, issue alignment, and strategic openings. Learn more and apply here.

Openings in Other Early Childhood Organizations:

Our allies in both state and national organizations often share their early childhood policy openings with us, and we routinely post them here and on LinkedIn. Take a look at the the latest ones here, and follow us on LinkedIn so you don’t miss the perfect fit. 

Early Learning Policy Director, Children’s Alliance
March 2026

The Early Learning Policy Director helps shape and advance Children’s Alliance’s early learning public policy and advocacy strategy. In this mid-level role, the Early Learning Policy Director builds high-impact relationships with coalition partners and government stakeholders; advances Children’s Alliance advocacy priorities: and represents Children’s Alliance publicly as a trusted thought leader.   

Apply now. 

March 2026
The State Policy Manager leads CCAoA’s state policy work, helping to analyze policy landscapes, develop high‑impact resources, and support advocacy efforts nationwide. This role requires strong analytical, writing, and project management skills, as well as the ability to build relationships with partners and represent the organization in policy and advocacy spaces. CCAoA is looking for a thoughtful, energetic, and collaborative professional who excels at managing multiple projects, building strong partnerships, and turning research and insights into actionable policy and advocacy strategies. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a mission‑driven environment and wants to help elevate child care as a national priority.