Assessment Specialist

About This Role

Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children in Montpelier, VT is hiring an Assessment Specialist to support operations at a mission-driven early childhood education organization. This role offers $24.68/Hr and requires a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.

VTAEYC

The Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children (VTAEYC) advances excellence and equity in early childhood education as the state’s largest membership organization for early childhood educators and is the state affiliate of NAEYC, the National Association for the Education of Young Children. As a nonprofit organization formed by a grassroots effort 50+ years ago and now with nearly 700 members, VTAEYC offers advocacy, workforce development, professional development and other resources to its membership and others in the early childhood education field. VTAEYC aims to meet the needs of today’s early childhood education workforce and create a stronger, more equitable early childhood education system for the future.

What You'll Do

• Conduct confidential, timely, valid, and reliable observations and scoring using the state-approved assessment tool for regulated ECE programs, ensuring fidelity and professionalism throughout the process.
• Proactively initiate and manage program outreach, clearly communicating the assessment purpose, process, and expectations, while exercising sound judgment and leadership in preparing programs for success.
• Clock in and confirm assessment timelines with program leadership, setting clear expectations and ensuring seamless follow-through.
• Author post-assessment feedback reports for educators and program directors, providing clear, actionable insights that strengthen instructional practice and advance overall program quality.
• Facilitate virtual follow-up meetings to review assessment results, guide interpretation of data, answer questions, and support program leaders in identifying next steps for continuous improvement.
• Deliver high-level technical assistance through phone and virtual consultation to all types of regulated ECE programs, exercising professional judgment to tailor guidance and address complex challenges.
• Analyze statewide assessment scores to identify priority trends and design targeted professional development sessions that respond to emerging needs and strengthen instructional practice.
• Serve as a strategic resource within peer-to-peer networks, providing expert consultation, fostering professional dialogue, and strengthening collective capacity across the field.
• Analyze assessment and MyTeachstone data to identify regional trends and actionable insights.
• Support programs in using data systems effectively and accurately.
• Translate data into recommendations that inform professional development and regional strategy.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Leadership and Collaboration
• Time Management and Autonomy
• Data Literacy and Systems Leadership
• Strategic Communication

Requirements

• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS
• EDUCATION & TRAINING

Benefits

• About Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children
• About VTAEYC

Common Questions

• What ECE credentials are required for this position?
• This role requires a bachelor's degree required.
• What does this position pay?
• This Assessment Specialist role pays $24.68/Hr.
• Is this full-time or part-time?
• This job is Full Time.
• Where is Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children located?
• Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children is located at 47 Court Street, Montpelier, VT.