Pre-K Teacher Quality Specialist

Job Summary:

The Pre-K Teacher Quality Specialist will work with the Program and Evaluation team focused primarily on the NC Pre-K and Durham Pre-K programs that provide high-quality education to eligible 4-year-olds in Durham County. The Pre-K Teacher Quality Specialist will be responsible for observing and providing feedback to the teaching staff for Durham’s NC Pre-K program.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Examples:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop a plan for goal setting, professional development, and resources available for participating NC Pre-K programs.
• Build relationships with teachers and directors through effective communication, cultural responsiveness, and knowledge of adult learning principles.
• Serve as the lead administrator for the approved on-going assessment platform
• Serve as the lead for the educator’s lending library
• Conduct site visits, classroom observations while applying models of problem-solving, conflict resolution, consultation, mentoring and coaching to lead those receiving technical Assistance (TA) to create positive change.
• Work collaboratively with Durham Pre-K team and other Pre-K partners to plan professional development calendar.
• Attend relevant workshops and professional development opportunities to improve professional practice.
• Participate in all aspects of the child application process
• Participate in the recruitment activities for prospective children and families
• Participate in all aspects of transition into Pre-K and out of Pre-K
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrates professionalism and sound judgment in handling confidential or sensitive matters.
• Ability to translate theory and professional training into practical solutions.
• Technologically capable with Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to provide for a trans-disciplinary approach to presenting information and conducting interventions.
• Ability to work some evenings and/or weekends as necessary.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and regular access to an insured, registered vehicle.

Education and Experience:

• Associate’s degree and three years’ relevant experience teaching or coaching.
• Working knowledge of current principles in culturally responsive family engagement; current local, state, and national laws, public policies, legislative issues, and political process important to the concerns of parenting involvement in North Carolina.
• Extensive knowledge of early childhood education and child development.
• Experience teaching adults and how to aid in supporting adult growth.
• Knowledge of NC Pre-K program, the Creative Curriculum, and SmartTeach (formally Teaching Strategies Gold).

Physical Requirements: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, speak and hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

An individual in this position will be exposed to conditions typical of traveling office staff.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Durham, NC 27703

Salary : $45,000 - $50,000