Class Quality Support Specialist

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas, US
Base: $50,000–$55,000 py; bonus/equity: not specif...
Class observer certification required
Bachelor's degree in early childhood education
Experience with infant toddler and pre-k classrooms
The role is critical to ensuring fidelity of the state's Quality Support System and improving high quality adult-child interactions across the catchment area

Job Summary

  • The role is critical to ensuring fidelity of the state's Quality Support System and improving high quality adult-child interactions across the catchment area.
  • The position involves conducting CLASS observations across infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms while supporting providers in interpreting results and accessing professional development.
  • Benefits include university contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance, tuition waivers, and a retirement program with contributions ranging from 5 to 10 percent.

Matching Summary

The role is critical to ensuring fidelity of the state's Quality Support System and improving high quality adult-child interactions across the catchment area.

Salary

Base: $50,000–$55,000 per year; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, life, disability insurance; tuition waivers; retirement contributions 5-10%

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • CLASS observer certification required
  • Bachelor's degree in early childhood education
  • Experience with infant toddler and pre-K classrooms
  • Ability to travel within Scott and Sebastian counties
  • Strong communication and trust-building skills

Nice-to-have

  • Master's degree in early childhood education
  • Experience conducting CLASS observations
  • Background in coaching or mentoring
  • Familiarity with grant compliance requirements

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in early childhood education
  • Maintain CLASS observer certifications (Infant/Toddler & Pre-K)
  • Pass criminal and financial background checks
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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