Position Summary: 

The Assessor supports the Great Start to Quality assessment process to ensure fidelity to the model through the assessment of family and group homes, and early childhood and education centers. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

This list is intended to represent job-related duties and should not be viewed as exhaustive. 

· Prepare for and conduct On-Site Observations of various licensed child care program types throughout the state of Michigan, including home-based and center-based programs serving ages birth-12 years

· Utilize different research-based observation tools to observe the program, children, and staff. 

· Input observation data and evidence in the Great Start to Quality system in accordance with policies and procedures. 

· Prepare detailed written reports of the observations in accordance with policies and procedures. 

· Provide excellent customer service to child care providers and Great Start to Quality Resource Center staff through phone calls and written communications.

· Participate in the review of documents and written evidence in accordance and compliance with the appeals and review process.

· Consult and advise Quality Improvement Coaches on completed observation reports in the development of quality improvement plans. 

· Participate in internal workgroups and meetings as needed to support the successful implementation of the Great Start to Quality Process and vision of the Early Childhood Investment Corporation. 

· Maintain detailed knowledge of Great Start to Quality including, but not limited to: Quality indicators, Self-Reflection, and quality improvement process, and required documentation. 

· Meet regularly with Assessment Manager and Director of Systems as needed to create and set goals, discuss successes and challenges, and build relationships.

· Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation in accordance with protocols and timeframes.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Associate degree with three (3) years of related experience; Bachelor’s degree in early childhood or related field preferred.

· Speaking, Reading and Writing Fluency in Spanish and/or Arabic preferred.

· Knowledge of assessment tools used by Great Start to Quality; Certified in CLASS (Classroom Assessment Scoring System), ERS (Environment Rating Scales), and/or SEL PQA (Social & Emotional Learning Program Quality Assessment) preferred.

· Maintain certifications and annual reliability for specific assessment tools utilized by Great Start to Quality. 

· Knowledge of quality improvement systems for child care and early learning settings.

· Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally both verbally and in writing.

· Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail while managing multiple tasks, projects, and timelines.

· Ability to use data and analytical skills to proactively identify opportunities, set priorities, and solve problems.

· Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.

· Ability to partner with racially and ethnically diverse colleagues and community members.

· Ability to utilize all technology associated with Great Start to Quality at highly proficient level. 

· Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe, and web-based applications.

· Possession of a valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle or other ability of travel throughout Michigan, including periodic overnight travel.

Physical Requirements:

· Talking - Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to others accurately. (4-5 hours daily)

· Hearing - Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound. (4-5 hours daily)

· Walking - Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another. (2-3 hours daily)

· Standing – In one position, particularly for sustained periods of time. (2-3 hours daily)

· Visual Acuity – Viewing objects with close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and/or extensive reading. (4-5 hours daily)

· Office Setting - Sedentary work in which exerting up to 10 pounds of force is occasional and a negligible amount of force is frequently or constantly used to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

Work Location: Work remotely and travel 60-70% of the time. Travel will be predominantly within Michigan with some travel to other geographical areas for projects, ECIC meetings and to meet the needs of the organization. (Applicants who live in SE Michigan or Northern Michigan preferred).

Compensation:

· Salary Range of $39,079 to 43,964 commensurate with education and experience

Benefits package including medical, vision, dental, short/long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off, and retirement of up to 7% of salary