{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"674bde2d04c19fbbaf38c676","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/674bde2d04c19fbbaf38c676","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/674bde2d04c19fbbaf38c676","title":"Program Quality Assessor","description":"JobID: 2361\nPosition Type:\nGeneral The Pennsylvania Key/Program Quality Assessor\n\nDate Posted:\n2/11/2026\n\nLocation:\nTo Be Determined\n\nJob Title: Program Quality Assessor\n\nLocation: North Central Pennsylvania (with statewide travel required)\n\nThe Pennsylvania Key is committed to advancing the quality of early care and education throughout the state. We seek a passionate and dedicated individual to support early care and education programs in their continuous quality improvement efforts.\n\nSummary of the position:\nWe are looking for a dynamic and skilled individual to join our team as a Program Quality Assessor in North Central PA. In this role, you will:\nUse Program Observation Instruments (POI) to conduct formal and diagnostic assessments, providing actionable feedback to programs.\nSupport programs through an internal assessment process aimed at enhancing quality.\nDevelop and facilitate professional learning opportunities on POIs.\nCollaborate with partners to ensure effective program improvement strategies.\nThis is a home-headquartered position with technology provided.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\nFacilitate the use of POI with programs participating in Pennsylvania's early learning quality initiatives including scheduling and conducting assessments and/or Internal Assessment Process (IAP) meetings, cleaning and entering POI data according to established processes, producing reports and collaborating with Quality Coaches, other partners, and programs while applying motivational strategies in relationship-based settings.\nProvide support to programs throughout the Internal Assessment Process.\nSupport program-led continuous quality improvement informed by assessment and the needs and priorities of diverse populations of professionals using strategies that encourage shared learning and decision-making, joint problem-solving, and partnership development.\nUtilize sound coaching principles to support program leaders and staff in implementing a continuous quality improvement focus for their programs, developing plans for improvement based on measurable goals, prioritized needs, and action steps that lead to sustainable growth.\nFacilitate professional learning activities focused on POIs for adults in virtual and in-person settings in accordance with adult learning principles.\nExtensive regional and some statewide travel, which may include weekend travel and overnight stays\n\nQualifications:\nMinimum of a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field and experience in early childhood education.\nPossess or obtain, within three (3) months of hire, a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) certification and maintain PQAS instructor status.\nPossess proficient computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Office tools and virtual platforms, including but not limited to Zoom and Microsoft TEAMS.\nExcellent oral and written communication skills; bilingual or multilingual abilities are preferred.\nAccess to reliable transportation and willingness to travel.\nAbility to establish home office space that supports private virtual meetings and conversations, including access to high-speed internet.\nMust reside in or be willing to relocate to Central Pennsylvania, with extensive travel within the assigned region.\n\nSalary:\nBeginning at $61,459/year based on education and experience. Salary to be established by the Intermediate Unit Board of Directors per the Compensation Plan for The Pennsylvania Key, Classification – Education Specialist","company":"Berks County Intermediate Unit","rawCompany":"berks county intermediate unit","city":"Reading","state":"PA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T11:11:45.685Z","occupations":[{"code":"19-4099.01","title":"Quality Control Analysts","slug":"quality-control-analysts"},{"code":"11-3051.01","title":"Quality Control Systems Managers","slug":"quality-control-systems-managers"},{"code":"25-9031.00","title":"Instructional Coordinators","slug":"instructional-coordinators"}],"industries":[{"code":"923110","title":"Administration of Education Programs","slug":"administration-of-education-programs"},{"code":"611710","title":"Educational Support Services","slug":"educational-support-services"},{"code":"611110","title":"Elementary and Secondary Schools","slug":"elementary-and-secondary-schools"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Program Quality Assessor","description":"JobID: 2361\nPosition Type:\nGeneral The Pennsylvania Key/Program Quality Assessor\n\nDate Posted:\n2/11/2026\n\nLocation:\nTo Be Determined\n\nJob Title: Program Quality Assessor\n\nLocation: North Central Pennsylvania (with statewide travel required)\n\nThe Pennsylvania Key is committed to advancing the quality of early care and education throughout the state. We seek a passionate and dedicated individual to support early care and education programs in their continuous quality improvement efforts.\n\nSummary of the position:\nWe are looking for a dynamic and skilled individual to join our team as a Program Quality Assessor in North Central PA. In this role, you will:\nUse Program Observation Instruments (POI) to conduct formal and diagnostic assessments, providing actionable feedback to programs.\nSupport programs through an internal assessment process aimed at enhancing quality.\nDevelop and facilitate professional learning opportunities on POIs.\nCollaborate with partners to ensure effective program improvement strategies.\nThis is a home-headquartered position with technology provided.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\nFacilitate the use of POI with programs participating in Pennsylvania's early learning quality initiatives including scheduling and conducting assessments and/or Internal Assessment Process (IAP) meetings, cleaning and entering POI data according to established processes, producing reports and collaborating with Quality Coaches, other partners, and programs while applying motivational strategies in relationship-based settings.\nProvide support to programs throughout the Internal Assessment Process.\nSupport program-led continuous quality improvement informed by assessment and the needs and priorities of diverse populations of professionals using strategies that encourage shared learning and decision-making, joint problem-solving, and partnership development.\nUtilize sound coaching principles to support program leaders and staff in implementing a continuous quality improvement focus for their programs, developing plans for improvement based on measurable goals, prioritized needs, and action steps that lead to sustainable growth.\nFacilitate professional learning activities focused on POIs for adults in virtual and in-person settings in accordance with adult learning principles.\nExtensive regional and some statewide travel, which may include weekend travel and overnight stays\n\nQualifications:\nMinimum of a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field and experience in early childhood education.\nPossess or obtain, within three (3) months of hire, a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) certification and maintain PQAS instructor status.\nPossess proficient computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Office tools and virtual platforms, including but not limited to Zoom and Microsoft TEAMS.\nExcellent oral and written communication skills; bilingual or multilingual abilities are preferred.\nAccess to reliable transportation and willingness to travel.\nAbility to establish home office space that supports private virtual meetings and conversations, including access to high-speed internet.\nMust reside in or be willing to relocate to Central Pennsylvania, with extensive travel within the assigned region.\n\nSalary:\nBeginning at $61,459/year based on education and experience. 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