Early Childhood Assessor Position Available In Miami-Dade, Florida

Early Childhood Assessor Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe Cutler Bay, FL 33157 • Hybrid work

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

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday Ability to

Commute:

Cutler Bay, FL 33157 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Cutler Bay, FL 33157: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Cutler Bay, FL 33157