Early Childhood Qual Evaluator | Martinsburg

RIVER VALLEY CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES INC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

River Valley Child Development Services provides quality services and support to children, families, and the early childhood community. This position involves conducting on-site early childhood assessments and composing written reports to support ongoing efforts to increase the quality of early care and education in WV.

Requirements

Abide by all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, and policies related to the program and relevant grants.
Develop and maintain up-to-date knowledge of the early care and education system in WV.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Maintain a working knowledge of data software and technology equipment.
Utilize technology to enter, retrieve, and process information and communicate electronically.
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Work collaboratively.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education or related field.
Successfully clearing the background check process, which may include: criminal background check, education verification, references, drug testing, motor vehicle records, sex offender registry, Child Protective Services check, and federal grants debarred list.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Reliability of at least 85% for Environmental Rating Scales.
Able to travel extensively; requires the need for flexible scheduling, including occasional evening, weekend, and/or overnight hours.
Adhere to the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Code of Ethics.
Business casual apparel.

Responsibilities

Utilize provided technology equipment to record assessment data and sync with data system within a set timeframe.
Conduct on-site assessments within an identified regional caseload of early childhood provider programs, assisting with other regions as needed.
Compile and submit reports within established timelines.
Traverse various terrain to access and evaluate all aspects of visitation sites.
Remain stationary up to 50% of the time.
Serve as state reliability anchor, if identified, and conduct reliability checks of other Early Childhood Quality Evaluators.
Respond to any inquiries within a timely manner.
Participate in all required committees, conferences, meetings and training relevant to the program and/or agency.
Participate in ongoing monitoring and continuous improvement activities.
Compile and submit reports within established timelines.
Any other duties as assigned.