POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Early Learning Center Operations Director, the Early Learning Center Program Quality Team Member ensures that Early Learning Centers are meeting program quality standards, including supporting teaching staff with curriculum development and implementation, monitoring and upholding compliance with QRIS, health, and licensing requirements, maintaining up-to-date staff files, conducting observations and identifying training needs, providing behavior support, and ensuring developmental screenings (ASQ, ASQ-SE, and Brigance) are completed as required.

The ELC PQTM is responsible for completing ITERS and ECERS checklists for each classroom on a monthly basis, providing training for new staff (on-boarding) and training all staff on QRIS, the Pyramid Model for Social and Emotional Learning, and observation and curriculum development.

In addition, the ELC PQTM implements Conscious Discipline, works to ensure teaches write and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum, provides modeling and support to ensure each child’s developmental social and emotional needs are met.

The ELC PQTM also supports the operations of the ELC by assisting in development of monthly classroom newsletters, ordering program supplies, answering codes, and staffing classrooms, as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Review curriculum weekly and provide written feedback and coaching regarding developmental appropriateness, center enhancement ideas, and engaging implementation strategies.
• Conduct regular reviews of classrooms to ensure compliance with licensing and QRIS standards.
• Provide training for all staff on QRIS, the Pyramid Model for Social and Emotional Learning, observation skills, curriculum development and other topics as needed.
• Provide coaching for teaching staff in all areas of developmentally appropriate practices, licensing regulations, QRIS, ELC policies and procedures, Conscious Discipline, and the Pyramid Model for Social and Emotional Learning.
• Ensure teaching staff complete developmental screenings (ASQ, ASQ-SE, and Brigance) as required. Provide support for completion as needed.
• Model, coach and support teachers with implementation of positive behavior strategies.
• Ensure centers in all classrooms are labeled, organized, inviting, and that new materials are added weekly.
• Maintain program supplies in clean, orderly space.
• Ensure classrooms have needed materials at all times.
• Maintain a clean and orderly environment at all times.
• Ensure teaching staff complete monthly newsletters for parents.
• Conduct new hire on boarding and training.
• Teach and coach staff in strategies consistent with ELC Guidance and Discipline policies.
• Attend and participate in various training sessions and staff meetings.
• Participate in weekly meetings with ELC Operations Director and Behavior Consultant.
• Provide monthly reports as requested by ELC Operations Director.
• Maintain all staff files.
• Staff classrooms as needed and answer codes, as required.
• Maintain contact with Assistant Directors regarding incidents or injuries that require phone calls to parents.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with community partners, staff members, and parents by consistently demonstrating GREAT values.
• Use words and body language that show compassion for each child’s and family’s unique circumstances.
• Adhere to dress code policy by wearing uniform and other apparel items as required for the position.
• Comply with all licensing requirements and ELC protocols, procedures, and policies.

All BGCTM employees have the responsibility to help maintain the safety of our members and staff, and to ensure an optimal experience for all.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Desire and ability to learn and grow, actively seeking opportunities for growth and feedback.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion through attentive listening when interacting with parents.
• Solves problems and conflicts independently when appropriate.
• Positive attitude towards training sessions and in daily interactions.
• Ability to take and apply feedback.
• Follows through on commitments and communicates when unable to meet deadlines or responsibilities.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with a diverse population of children, as well as adults.
• Proficiency with computer software, including but not limited to electronic member tracking system, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, required.
• Experience with Procare and/or Brightwheel required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly desired.

CERTIFICATION/ASSOCIATION:

• Proof of a negative tuberculosis test.
• Memorandum of Eligibility through Nevada Department of Health and Human Services.
• After hire, will receive mandatory paid on-line and in-person training, including Safety Skills, CPR/First Aid, etc.
• Must complete the following core courses within 90 days of employment and renew them according to Licensing Requirements.
  • Communicable Disease
  • Child Abuse and Neglect
  • CPR/First Aide
  • Obesity/Nutrition/Wellness
  • SIDS
  • Shaken Baby Syndrome
  • Child Development (3 hrs.)
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Transportation Safety
  • Medication Administration
  • Building/Physical Premises Safety
  • Additional courses as required by the State of Nevada
• Complete a minimum of 24 hours of professional development annually.
• Be in good standing with the Nevada Registry.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required.
• Child Development Associate credential required.
• 1 year experience caring for or working with children in a school setting required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Must be able to perform duties which require walking, talking, hearing, standing, sitting, bending for long periods of time. May occasionally be required to kneel, run and/or climb.
• Must be able to use hands and arms to enter data into the computer, use the telephone and other office equipment
• Must be able to lift, move manipulate and or hold objects up to 45 pounds. Objects that exceed the 45-pound weight limit, require additional assistance when moving, lifting or manipulating.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.