What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Specialist Childcare position at MERIDEN-NEW BRITAIN-BERLIN YMCA?
Position Summary:
The Quality Control Specialist is responsible for monitoring, evaluating, and enhancing the quality of services provided across all classrooms and program areas within the childcare center. This role ensures compliance with state licensing regulations, national accreditation standards, and internal quality benchmarks. The ideal candidate will support continuous improvement through data collection, classroom observations, staff coaching, and documentation audits.
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Minimum of 5 years experience in an early childhood education setting.
- Knowledge of state childcare licensing regulations and accreditation standards (e.g., NAEYC, QRIS).
- Familiarity with quality assessment tools (e.g., CLASS®, ECERS, ITERS, TPOT).
- Experience with coaching, mentoring, or adult learning preferred.
- Strong organizational, observation, and documentation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital recordkeeping systems.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and communicate effectively with staff and families.