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Quality Improvement Specialist - CCCS
Somerset County, NJ
Community Child Care Solutions seeks a bilingual (Spanish/English) Quality Improvement Specialist to plan, develop, coordinate and implement NJ's Quality Improvement System (QIS), Grow NJ Kids (GNJK).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervise, implement, and coordinate the Grow NJ Kids continuous improvement cycle and coordination and implementation of ECE trainings for child care center directors, staff, family child care providers, parents and the community.
- Leadership skills, good organizational skills, ability to work with staff and a variety of clients in a nonjudgmental manner, good computer skills and the ability to set and direct goals and implement program development.
- Provide staff in early care and education programs (center based and family child care) with targeted technical assistance and coaching as part of the Grow NJ Kids continuous improvement cycle.
- Must be active in the NJ Workforce Registry, attend Department of Human Services (DHS)/Division of Family Development (DFD) and Department of Education-Division of Early Childhood Education (DOE/DECE) and Department of Children and Families /Office of Licensing sponsored trainings and meetings, utilize the NJ Workforce Registry training registration system, participate in GROW NJ Kids Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) team meetings, and participate in meetings with the GROW NJ Kids Administrator.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field required (i.e. Psychology, Social Work, Nursing or any other field related to child growth and development); Master's Degree preferred.
- Five years of experience working directly with early child care programs, preferably with both infants/toddlers and preschool.
- Must be registered with NJ Workforce Registry and become an approved Trainer through the Registry Instructor Approval System.
- Preferred knowledge of and experience with administering structured classroom observation tools [Environmental Rating Scales (ECERS-3; ITERS-3; FCCERS-3)], NJ preschool teachino and learning standards, NJ State Standards (NJ Birth to Three Early Learning Standards; NJ Preschool Teaching and Learning Standards)
- Strong knowledge of adult learning principles with at least 3 years of experience in providing professional development, mentoring and coaching practices with program administrators and teachers.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, data systems, blackboard systems, virtual platforms and other relevant technology
- Strong understanding of NJ Child Care Licensing Regulations, Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP), NAEYC standards, and Reflective Supervision practices.
- Valid driver's license is required, along with an acceptable driving history.
Benefits:
- Medical and Prescription
- Dental
- Vision
- Up to 13 Paid Holidays
- Begin with 20 Days of Paid Time Off
- Non-Contributory Pension Plan
- Ability to contribute to 403(b) retirement plan
- Life and Disability Insurance
Agency Perks and Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Verizon FIOS
- Affinity Federal Credit Union membership
- NJM Insurance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Flex Spending Accounts
Community Child Care Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person