Highlights
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). Provide staff in early care and education programs (center based and family childcare) with targeted technical assistance and coaching as part of the Grow NJ Kids continuous improvement cycle.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Perth Amboy, NJ |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Other/Not Classified |
| Salary | $55,000–$65,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 501 - 1000 |
| Year Founded | 1923 |
| Headquarters | Perth Amboy, NJ, US |
| Website | https://www.ccdom.org/ |
Description
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). The Quality Improvement System (QIS), Grow NJ Kids (GNJK). Provide staff in early care and education programs (center based and family childcare) with targeted technical assistance and coaching as part of the Grow NJ Kids continuous improvement cycle.
Job Responsibilities
- Supervise, implement, and coordinate the Grow NJ Kids continuous improvement cycle and coordination and implementation of ECE trainings for childcare center directors, staff, family childcare providers, parents and the community.
- Supervise, implement, and coordinate the Grow NJ Kids continuous improvement cycle.
- Monthly coordination and implementation of the ECE trainings for childcare center directors, staff, family childcare 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 childcare) 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.
Qualifications
- 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 childcare 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 teaching 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
Paid Time-Off, Flexible Schedule, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Prescription Drug Coverage, Employee Referral Program, Retirement / Pension Plans, Paid Sick Days, Parking, Flexible Spending Accounts, Medical, Dental, Vision
About Company
In 1997, Catholic Charities Child Care Resource & Referral, now Community Child Care Solutions was designated by the State of New Jersey as the Unified Child Care Delivery Program (a child care resource and referral) in Middlesex and Somerset counties. The mission of the program is to provide children and families in Middlesex and Somerset with quality child care services. We accomplish this by designing and implementing a variety of child care programs and services; serving as liaison between the community and child care providers; and advocate to enhance the quality of child care and increase the number of learning spaces available in each county.
CCCS offers a competitive benefits plan that includes:
- Medical and Prescription
- Dental
- Vision
- Up to 13 Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick and Vacation Time
- Non-Contributory Pension Plan
- Ability to contribute to 403(b) retirement plan
- Life and Disability Insurance
Agency Perks and Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Verizon
- Affinity Federal Credit Union membership
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – 365 Program
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
Community Child Care Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer