CCR&R Observation & Assessment Specialist - Bilingual Spanish - Child Care Resource & Referral

Job Summary and Responsibilities/Duties

To be considered for this role, please submit a complete application including Employment History, Resume & Cover Letter. In your Cover Letter, please tell us how your education and experience prepares you to meet the goals of this position.

About the Role

Supports Preschool for All (PFA) quality improvement efforts through the implementation of observation and assessment practices in early childhood settings. Conducts observations using research-based tools, analyzes data to support continuous quality improvement, and partners closely with coaching staff to inform reflective practice and goal setting.

Essential Duties

• Conducts observations and assessments in PFA classrooms using quality improvement tools.
• Analyzes observation and assessment data and shares findings with assigned coaches so they can support reflective conversations, goal setting, and continuous quality improvement planning.
• Serves as a trainer of trainers (TOT), building internal capacity by supporting CCR&R staff in developing understanding and effective use of observation and assessment tools.

Additional Duties

• Participates in professional development, communities of practice, and ongoing learning related to observation, assessment, and equity-centered practices.
• Supports system-wide alignment efforts related to quality standards, tools, and continuous improvement practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, human development, child and family studies, social work, sociology, psychology, or a related field; OR Step 10 on the Oregon Registry with relevant coursework.
• Experience/Training Minimum (3) years of experience in early childhood education settings, including experience with classroom practice and program quality.
• Minimum (2) years of experience conducting observations and/or assessments using quality improvement tools.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required, including strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with Spanish-speaking providers and professional partners.
• Current driver’s license, insurance, and access to reliable automobile during work hours for transportation to off-campus sites.
• Experience incorporating equity, diversity, and inclusion into professional practice.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ACSES and/or Environmental Rating Scales (ERS).
• Experience facilitating adult learning or providing training to professionals.
• Familiarity with LearnERS or other CQI frameworks.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to enroll in the Oregon Central Background Registry prior to beginning employment and enrollment must be maintained throughout employment.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain, an Oregon Registry Master Trainer Certification within one (1) year of hire.
• Must complete required Department of Early Learning and Care Self-Study Trainings within 30 days of hire.

Working Conditions and Important Information

• Works in a variety of office, classroom, and community-based settings.
• Regular travel to early learning sites is required.
• Work may include occasional evenings or weekends based on training or program needs.
• This position may be eligible for remote work on a hybrid basis upon approval.

Salary

$66,679.00 - $92,299.00 Annual

Location

In-Person

Position Type

Full Time

Experience

2-5 years

Job Category

Education & Training | Human Services | Other