Early Childhood Quality Assessment Specialist- Full-time

Description

The Early Education Assessment Specialist is responsible for supporting quality improvement in early childhood education programs by conducting observations, assessments, and mentoring. This position utilizes standardized, evidenced based assessment tools to evaluate the overall quality of early learning environments. The specialist provides data-driven feedback to enhance professional practice, support continuous education, and inform program development. This role serves as a community resource to advocate for the importance of quality child care and its impact on children, families, workforce development, and the broader economy.

A. Number of staff supervised:0

· Track and document outcomes and program effectiveness 

· Participate in designated meetings and organizational committees

· Adheres to all policies and procedures

· Gathers appropriate documentation and tracks outcomes

· Participates in organizational committee structures as appropriate

· Participate in organizational and divisional management systems

· Has a Child Development Credential (CDA) or comparable early childhood certification with a minimum of 12 college credits in Early Childhood or Child Development 

· Associate’s degree preferred in early childhood education or child development preferred.

· Minimum of 4 years’ professional experience working with children

· Knowledge of standardized and evidenced based assessment tools.

· Ability to achieve inter-rater reliability in assessment tools within 18 months

· Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse populations

· Strong oral and written communication skills

· Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities

· Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and Google Docs

· Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

· Ability to lift up to and including 10-25 pounds of physical effort 

· Must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends

· Must maintain a calm and professional demeanor under pressure

· Must be able to provide consistent even tempered customer service at all times

· Valid Driver’s license 

· Reliable transportation

· Authorized Driver of a COI Vehicle

· Ability to travel throughout the county 

· Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing required

· Works compassionately with a diverse population 

· Experience navigating community programs