Quality Improvement Specialist

Community Action Organization • Beaverton, OR

11h

About The Position

Community Action is a nonprofit organization that provides services to low-income families in housing, homeless services, economic empowerment, family development, and early childhood care and education in Washington County. The organization seeks two Quality Improvement Specialists to mentor early educators in family- and center-based child care settings, school districts, and other early education programs. The role supports educators in meeting licensing requirements, promotes inclusive practices and environments, and helps increase the quality and availability of early care and education for children and families in Washington County.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, or ability to achieve Step 10 on the Oregon Registry within 12 months of hire.
• At least 2 years of experience in early childhood or youth development programs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience managing databases, including manipulating data and running reports.
• Demonstrated understanding of systemic racism and inequity, with a commitment to addressing these issues in early learning.
• Valid Oregon driver's license, proof of auto insurance for a private vehicle, and access to reliable transportation.
• Enrollment in the Oregon Central Background Registry (CBR) before hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual proficiency relevant to the community served.
• Experience owning and operating a family care business or child care center.
• Familiarity with assessment tools such as CLASS, ERS, ASQ/ASQ-SE, or Teaching Strategies Gold.
• Oregon Registry Master Trainer Certification.
• At least 2 years of experience in technical assistance, home visits, or classroom observations.
• Knowledge of and experience with the Every Child Belongs initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support educators in meeting licensing requirements and Spark standards while fostering continuous improvement.
• Provide one-on-one consultation, technical assistance, professional development, and coaching to early learning professionals and administrators on inclusive practices and Pyramid Model implementation.
• Develop and deliver high-quality trainings aligned with the Oregon Registry, and conduct entry-point trainings such as IRFCC Part 2.
• Help small business child care owners strengthen their operations through technology, shared services, and grant applications.
• Apply the Oregon Equity Lens and NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct in community interactions and program support.
• Maintain accurate records in partner databases, including ORO and CCRISP, and assist with state and local reporting.

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance benefits, including free dental insurance and employer coverage of 90% of medical premiums for single coverage plans.
• Bilingual Pay Program.
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match.
• Generous paid time off, including paid vacation, paid sick days, and 13 holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time