Information & Reporting Specialist

CHILD DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES • Williamsburg, VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Make a measurable difference in early childhood education. We are pleased to announce a job opportunity at Child Development Resources (CDR) for an Early Childhood Information & Reporting Specialist in our VA Infant & Toddler Specialist Network and the Virginia Department of Education’s statewide quality measurement and improvement program, Virginia Quality Birth to Five System (VQB5). This role will focus on program-related data analysis—collecting, cleaning, analyzing, interpreting, and visualizing data to support decision-making, compliance reporting, and continuous improvement in early childhood education. In this role, you’ll turn data into actionable insights that guide decision-making, support program quality, and ultimately help young children thrive.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required in data analytics, public policy, education research, or related field with a Master's degree preferred
• Candidate must be well-versed in collecting and analyzing data using a variety of research methods.
• Knowledge of data quality assurance techniques and procedures, and basic statistical formulas.
• Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate experience in data analysis, preferably within early childhood education settings.
• Proficiency with data entry tools (e.g., Excel, Airtable) and data visualizations (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Ability to also perform diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive data analytics
• Excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills to explain complex data to non-technical audiences.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and insurance, and dependable transportation.
• Must complete a TB risk assessment, child protective services, sexual offender, and criminal history background check.
• Must be physically able to operate a vehicle and travel independently throughout the state as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Strong familiarity with CLASS® framework, CLASS® quantitative research, and VQB5 system strongly preferred.
• Active certification of CLASS® Infant and Toddler tools.
• Experience working with education or program evaluation data.
• Understanding of early childhood development frameworks and quality improvement systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct VA ITSN Data Analysis, Reporting, and Quality Assurance.
• Build, maintain, and update electronic compilations of all Network coaching service agreements.
• Analyze CLASS® observation data to identify trends, patterns, and relationships across Network-served early childhood sites.
• Validate primary qualifiers for coaching services, site quality ratings, and CLASS® scores, as needed.
• Link components of merged records to ensure that no data is lost, and that appropriate information is available for data analysis.
• Analyze database reports, covering the primary areas of productivity, classroom coaching, child coaching, technical assistance, and training for accuracy for regional staff.
• Ensure data integrity through consistent data cleaning, and the identification, communication, and resolution of data-related errors.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and data visualizations, responsive to VDOE requests and tailored to VQB5 metrics and priorities.
• Compile data and complete monthly data reports, monthly summary data visuals, mid-year and end-of-year reporting, grant applications, in compliance with VDOE requirements.
• Maintain a deep understanding of VQB5 program frameworks and how CLASS® observations, interactions, and data align with its goals and expectations.
• Collaborate with VA ITSN Central Office team to translate data insights into actionable recommendations.
• Serve as the CLASS expert for the Network Central Office.
• Complete and maintain certification in Infant and Toddler CLASS tools.
• Participate in local, state, and national meetings and conferences as needed.
• Support ad hoc data requests and conduct descriptive and inferential statistical analyses as needed.
• Participate in staff meetings, including ITS and ITBC orientation, and all other meetings required by the position.
• Comply with VA ITSN program and procedures guide and grant requirements.
• Perform other job-related duties as requested by supervisor.

Benefits

• Group health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid basic life and optional supplemental life insurance
• Optional short-term disability
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal leave
• 12 paid holidays plus 10 paid days off for spring and winter breaks, in accordance with York and James City County schedules
• 401(k) with 6% employer contribution (vested after 3 years)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level