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 preschool 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 choice of retirement programs 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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • CLASS observer certification required
  • Bachelor's degree in early childhood education
  • Experience with infant toddler preschool classrooms
  • Ability to travel within Scott and Sebastian counties

Nice-to-have

  • Master's degree in early childhood education
  • Experience coaching or mentoring providers
  • Strong communication and outreach skills
  • Familiarity with grant compliance requirements

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

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

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