Quality First Assessor
Make a difference from day one
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 candidates love working here
Contribute to meaningful work that helps children and families build strong foundations for the future.
Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, generous paid time off, and 401(k) employer contribution every paycheck.
Build your future with access to learning, development, and career advancement opportunities.
Be part of a collaborative, purpose-driven culture where your work truly matters.
Join a Great Place to Work® Certified organization, with a culture shaped by employee feedback and built on trust, support, and collaboration.
Job title: Quality First Assessor
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.
Southwest Human Development is committed to creating a safe, healthy, and supportive environment for our employees and the communities we serve.
Learn more about working with us
Our core values reflect our commitment to children, families, caregivers, and the communities we serve. They guide how we work, how we support one another, and how we grow as a team. Learn more about our values and benefits here (https://www.swhd.org/about-us/careers/).
Experience
Required Knowledge of NAEYC standards
5 year(s): 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 preferred
Education
Required Bachelors or better in Early Childhood Education
Preferred Masters or better in Early Childhood Education
Licenses & Certifications
Required 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 Affidavit
Preferred DCS APS CBC Online Check
Skills
Preferred Active Listening
Continuous Learning
Collaboration
Commitment
Courteous
Cultural Sensitivity
Dependability
Detail-oriented
Friendliness
Microsoft Word
Multilingual
Professional
Teaching
Team Oriented
Time Management
Written Communication
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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