Please note this position:
- Reports to the Cutler Bay office
- Requires 80% or more travel throughout Miami Dade county
- Requires the ability to speak and write English
Job Function:
To administer and facilitate classroom-based observational assessments, including but not limited to the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) Infant, Toddler and Pre-K.
General Goals:
▪To conduct classroom-based observational assessments in early care and education settings including, early learning centers, Head Start/Early Head Start, and family child care homes using the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS), for Infant, Toddler and Pre-K classrooms;
▪To enter CLASS and other relevant assessment data into WELS or approved state portal;
▪To achieve and maintain, at least 90% interrater reliability on the CLASS and other tools as applicable;
Specific Responsibilities:
▪Ensures regulatory compliance and adherence to professional standards.
▪Achieves and maintains reliability on all assessment tools used by the program. This requires a minimum of 90% on the Infant, Toddler, and Pre-K CLASS tools, as well as calibrations on each tool, as a condition of employment.
▪Conducts training for peers as needed.
▪Attends meetings, trainings, conferences, and Author reliability checks as required by the supervisor.
▪Evaluates and/or audits data protecting the integrity of clients, employees and company information.
▪Establishes systems to achieve, monitor, and maintain efficiencies, ensuring continuous flow of information to appropriate parties.
▪Completes the required number of assessments per month, preparing and finalizing the required report within contract periods.
▪Complies with quality standards in the completion of summary reports on each assessment completed.
▪Completes assessments in such a manner that attends to quality, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, positive outcomes, and innovative methods of service delivery.
▪Ensures all documentation is thorough, accurate and completed within prescribed periods.
▪Demonstrates a high-level of editing and proofreading skills in both English and Spanish.
▪Demonstrates cultural and age-specific competencies in interactions with clients, co-workers and customers.
▪Demonstrates the ability to work effectively in underserved communities, low-income
areas, and priority programs
▪Demonstrates leadership in the field through ongoing professional development and
participation in workgroups and professional organizations at the community level
and/or state level.
▪Displays knowledge of Department of Children and Families Child Care Licensing Rules
and Regulations for early learning programs.
Displays knowledge of requirements as a mandated reporter
▪Ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations in a culturally appropriate
manner.
▪Ability to work independently and organize activities essential to the position.
▪Works collaboratively with other ELC program staff to complete all CLASS Assessments in a timely, positive manner.
▪Provides community resources to providers when appropriate.
▪Serves as an ELC representative in creating and maintaining positive relationships in the community.
▪Responsible for the use of an agency paid cell phone device
▪Assist organization with special projects.
▪Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities:
▪Accountability
▪Effectively communicate in forums that require public speaking
▪Interpersonal relationships
▪Effective listening and observing
▪Organization and time management
▪Work effectively with diverse population
▪Ability to collaborate and coordinate with other community agencies, organizations to maximize efforts and avoid duplicative services
Qualifications (minimum):
▪BA/BS in Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Special Education, Psychology, or related field highly preferred. High School diploma or equivalent required.
▪Three (3) years conducting observation-based classroom assessments using the applicable assessment (CLASS Infant, CLASS Toddler, or CLASS Pre-K) is strongly preferred.
▪Teachstone Reliability on all CLASS tools being utilized is strongly preferred.
▪Bilingual preferred
▪Excellent writing, communication, and technological skills
▪80% or more travel will be required
▪Must be willing to travel to all areas, as needed, within the South Florida areas to perform required tasks. Must provide own reliable transportation. Requires a valid Florida Driver’s License, a good driving record and automobile insurance, as required by the Early Learning Coalition driving policy
▪Reliable source of transportation and proof of insurance
▪Knowledge of typical and atypical child development and developmental milestones
▪Training, education and/or experience may be substituted for certain minimum qualifications.
Relevant Experience:
▪CLASS Infant, CLASS Toddler, or CLASS Pre-K (Program Evaluation)
▪Making the Most of Classroom Interactions (MMCI)
▪Environmental Rating Scales
Relevant Training Credentials:
▪Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations pertinent to early childhood program assessment (Rule 6M-4.740 FAC, Rule 6M-4.741 FAC)
▪Teachstone Certified CLASS Observer (Infant, Toddler, Pre-K)
▪Familiar with Miami-Dade/Monroe and FL State WELS Systems for Data Entry
▪Familiar with using VINS assessment application to enter CLASS Assessment data
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Early childhood education: 2 years (Preferred)
- Classroom management: 2 years (Preferred)
Language:
Ability to Commute:
- Miami-Dade County, FL (Required)
Work Location: On the road
