Job description

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:

• 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.

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

Salary: $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

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent required

Experience:

• classroom assessment: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• Bilingual (Required)

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