Early Childhood Assessor

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

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

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• classroom assessment: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• Bilingual (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

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

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cutler Bay, FL 33157