Quality First Assessor

Quality First AssessorA positive future for every child Southwest Human Development is Arizona's largest nonprofit dedicated to early childhood development. The first five years of life are the most critical in a child's development. At Southwest Human Development, our services improve lives and help families by supporting young children and their caregivers during this important time. Your skills, experience, and passion are needed at one of the nation's largest nonprofits dedicated to early childhood development. Join our team and experience a long-term career which brings joy and satisfaction in knowing you make a difference. We offer over 40 programs and services to more than 140,000 children. Why choose us? Make an impact in a child's life by promoting child health and development. Be rewarded with a rich benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and wellness plans, 401(k) matching every paycheck, and generous paid time off. Opportunities for continued professional growth and development. Supportive and collaborative work environment.This role conducts and completes assessments using tools selected by Arizona's First Things First program in early care and education settings in an objective, reliable, and efficient manner. In this role you will:Establish reliability on the ERS and CLASS tools.Conduct scheduled observations in assigned early care and education settings.Schedule and complete assessments in selected classrooms.Calculate and verify the accuracy of scores and enter data and observation notes that justify scoring into a comprehensive classroom report.Produce accurate and complete reports and other written information.QualificationsSkillsActive Listening ExpertContinuous Learning ExpertCollaboration ExpertCommitment ExpertCourteous ExpertCultural Sensitivity ExpertDependability ExpertDetail-oriented ExpertFriendliness ExpertMicrosoft Word ExpertMultilingual ExpertProfessional ExpertTeaching ExpertTeam Oriented ExpertTime Management ExpertWritten Communication ExpertEducationRequired: Bachelors or better in Early Childhood Education.Preferred: Masters or better in Early Childhood Education.ExperienceRequired: Knowledge of NAEYC standards 5 years: Full-time experience as a teacher, primary care provider, or professional development instructor in an early care and education setting with infants, toddlers, or preschoolers.Preferred: Bilingual preferredLicenses & CertificationsRequired: QF Assessment Ops Manual Auto Ins Certificate CPR and First Aid Cert Fingerprint Card Level 1 FPC DPS Verification Infant CLASS Reliable Infant CLASS Initial Cert Mandated Reporter Train PreK CLASS Reliable PreK CLASS Initial Cert Toddler CLASS Reliable Toddler CLASS InitialCert Driver License DES Criminal AffidavitPreferred:Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities