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.
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
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ELC
$50,000.00 / yr
May 13, 2025