Texas Rising Star Assessor I-(Children's Learning Institute) San Antonio, DFW, Panhandle

UTHealth Houston•San Antonio, TX

1d•Remote

About The Position

This position is responsible for reliably assessing and monitoring program quality using the Texas Rising Star assessment instrument. The Texas Rising Star Assessor I will collect observation data, follow established assessment protocols, and accurately enter assessment information into an online platform. Assessors evaluate certification status for certified Texas Rising Star early learning programs, as well as programs interested in becoming Texas Rising Star certified, using applicable Notetaking Forms and Facility and Classroom Assessment Forms. This is a community-based position that requires frequent local and statewide travel to early learning programs and communities throughout Texas. Positions are available for candidates located in the San Antonio area, DFW area, and/or the Texas Panhandle.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of standard Office Software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required.
Work may involve handling biohazardous, chemical, and radiological materials, as well as operating associated equipment. Required safety training and appropriate engineering and administrative controls including the use of personal protective equipment must be followed.
Texas Rising Star Assessor Training and Certification Program (ATCP) by Texas Workforce Commission required within 60 Days
Bachelor's Degree in early childhood education or related field required
May substitute required education with equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement.
2 years of relevant experience required
May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement.
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Responsibilities

Collect assessment data from a Texas Rising Star Assessment Visit as described in the Texas Rising Star Guidelines and Texas Rising Star Staff Handbook. This includes utilizing the Texas Rising Star Notetaking Forms and the Texas Rising Star Assessment Record Forms.
Makes independent decisions to accurately interpret, score, input ELP program evidence, and input facility and classroom assessment data into CLI Engage to complete Texas Rising Star Assessment procedures as described in the Texas Rising Star Technical Scoring Manual and the Texas Rising Star Engage User Guide (EUG).
Maintains accurate and timely records, including data entry of facility and classroom assessments into the Texas Rising Star Assessment Tool in CLI Engage, as described in the Texas Rising Star Technical Scoring Manual and the Texas Rising Star Engage User Guide (EUG).
Assists with Texas Rising Star Notetaking and Assessment Record Forms needed for Texas Rising Star Assessment Visit to ensure smooth operations.
May monitor Texas Rising Star Notetaking and Assessment Record Forms to ensure sufficient inventory to support the Texas Rising Star Assessment Visit.
Attain and maintain the Texas Rising Star Assessor Certification (ATCP).
Certified assessors must participate in weekly coding calls and must demonstrate their ongoing mastery of the criteria and their ability to reliably assess program quality through participation in quarterly reliability checks.
Texas Rising Star Assessors are required to complete annual professional development and continuing education consistent with the Texas Rising Star annual minimum training hours required for a Texas Rising Star-certified child care center director.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
Awesome retirement/pension plan
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
Resources for child and elder care