What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bilingual Program Assessment Specialist position at Rhode Island Association for the Education of Young Children?
Job Title: Bilingual Program Assessment Specialist
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Regular/Temp: Regular
SUMMARY
The Bilingual Program Assessment Specialist is responsible for conducting child care center, family child care, and school-age program quality assessments for BrightStars and the RI PreK Program using standardized tools and other data collection instruments and completing detailed written reports of these assessments. The Bilingual Program Assessment Specialist is also responsible for ongoing communication with programs to support appropriate completion of applications for a BrightStars rating, as well as providing professional development and outreach to the child care community to broaden early childhood educator’s understanding of quality rating process.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Programs & Services:
• Work with programs to submit complete and accurate application and related materials.
• Review and code documentation submitted by programs.
• Complete detailed written reports of assessment findings.
• Maintain and update BrightStars program databases.
• Conduct on-site assessments of child care and early learning programs (centers, preschool classrooms in public schools, private and/or religious schools, family child care, and school-age programs).
• Receive training and administer standardized program assessment tools (Environment Rating Scales and others).
• Maintain reliability on tools and processes. Support other staff in maintaining reliability.
• Facilitate and deliver professional development on topics including the BrightStars assessment process and the Environment Rating Scales.
Knowledge of:
• Quality program and health and safety standards (BrightStars, DHS, RIDE) and RI Early Learning Development Standards.
• Environment Rating Scales and related materials.
• Diverse cultures in the state of Rhode Island.
Technical Skills:
• Professional skill set for collaborating with members of a team.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Excellent reading and writing skills.
• Ability to respond professionally and respectfully as needed to different situations.
• Comfortable with presenting and speaking to diverse early childhood audiences.
Non-Technical Skills and Behavior:
• Professional, friendly, and respectful demeanor in all interactions.
• Treats colleagues, clients, and others with care and respect.
• Performs duties professionally and in a timely manner.
• Schedules and manages time efficiently and with respect for agency resources
Ability to:
• Exercise sound judgment.
• Take initiative to solve problems.
• Maintain professional demeanor regardless of internal or external concerns.
• Handle confidential information related to programs, children, and families.
• Complete multiple tasks concurrently with a consistent professional demeanor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Minimum Education, Skills, and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Bilingual and Biliterate English and Spanish required.
• Experience in data collection, program assessment, and/or evaluation.
• Academic and/or professional experience in the education field.
• Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task.
Preferred Education, Additional Qualifications and Experience:
• Degree in early childhood or related field.
• Education experience in quality child care program(s).
• Knowledge of family child care or youth/school age education programs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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.
Individuals in this position must have the ability to:
• Travel to and from community locations which could include using walkways and/or stairs.
• Sit in a chair or on the floor at child-eye level for up to three hours.
• Stand for up to 3 hours
• Kneel and reach.
• Drive and have access to reliable transportation.
• Work in typical office and classroom environments.
• Have internet connection for online meetings and trainings as needed
To apply, please submit cover letter and resume to info@riaeyc.org.
Salary Range: $24-$25/hour.
REVIEW & APPROVAL
Job Description Reviewed & Approved by:
Name: Lisa Hildebrand
Title: Executive Director, RIAEYC
Date: December 2022
Last review: September 2025
Salary : $24 - $25