Educational Quality Manager

Role Overview

• Be an expert on NAEYC accreditation processes and identified quality rating and improvement systems
• Maintain expert level knowledge on QRIS systems in all states we operate in, as well as licensing criterion related to education and development
• Support quality aspects of UPK initiatives, anticipating and responding to requirements and ensuring program compliance
• Serve as a change agent using a variety of methods to improve adoption and fidelity of key education programs, resources, and initiatives
• Be an expert on all internal and external quality measurement tools and contribute to projects improving field’s effective use of tools
• Have a high-level of understanding of Discovery Driven Learning program, expectations, and all related resources
• In partnership with department training teams, build educator and program leader knowledge and skills through communication, support, resource development and other identified methods
• Take initiative to identify problems, propose solutions, and act with urgency; continuously support ongoing quality improvement processes and practices
• Provide increased support, on-site and virtual, to identified centers with critical needs
• Contribute to education and quality initiatives, projects, and pilots as assigned
• Meet all evaluation, measurement, and reporting expectations
• Keep abreast of educational trends and research and integrates this knowledge into work
• Facilitate virtual or in-person training, as assigned
• Build and sustain relevant internal and external partnerships

Requirements

• 5 years Leading an accredited early childhood program and maintaining standards or a member of an education quality team
• Bachelor's Degree in early childhood education, child development, or related field (5 additional years of the experience labelled above would be considered in lieu of a bachelors degree)
• Must be willing to travel. Travel up to 30% and occasionally unpredictable
• Master's Degree (preferred)
• Successful experience supporting multiple centers across geographies through quality initiatives
• Strong background in early childhood pedagogy experience leading a program(s) through NAEYC accreditation
• Working knowledge of national accreditation processes and QRIS
• Experience coaching or mentoring programs through quality processes
• Experience with data-informed decision making and problem solving
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent organizational skills, including developing systems
• Proven ability to collect and analyze data
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills
• Must be an effective and proven project manager
• Must be able to balance quality and urgency
• Must have proven facilitation skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental bonding leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Money-saving discounts and financial planning tools
• Tuition assistance and education coaching
• Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family
• 9 paid holidays annually
• 40 hours of sick time per year based on full-time schedule
• 120 hours of vacation time per year based on full-time schedule