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

Job Summary

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.

Responsibilities/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.
• Manages scheduling for observations and assessments, coordinating with providers to ensure timely implementation and responsive, clear communication.
• Serves as a Trainer of Trainers (TOT) for observation and assessment tools, providing training and support to CCR&R coaches to build internal capacity and consistency in practice.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of observation, assessments, and trainings.
• Participates in ongoing calibration and professional development to ensure accuracy and consistency, and maintains reliability in required observation and assessment tools.
• Works alongside management to understand emerging needs within the PFA community and support ongoing quality improvement efforts.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.
• Additional Requirements: Must be able to enroll in the Oregon Central Background Registry prior to beginning employment and enrollment must be maintained throughout employment; Possession of, or ability to obtain, an Oregon Registry Master Trainer Certification within one (1) year of hire; Ability to obtain and maintain reliability in required assessment tools; Must complete required Department of Early Learning and Care Self-Study Trainings within 30 days of hire; Must be able to work respectfully with diverse communities and center equity in practice; Must be able to enroll in the Oregon Central Background Registry prior to beginning employment and enrollment must be maintained throughout employment.

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.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an Oregon Registry Master Trainer Certification within one (1) year of hire.
• Ability to obtain and maintain reliability in required assessment tools.
• Must complete required Department of Early Learning and Care Self-Study Trainings within 30 days of hire.
• Must be able to work respectfully with diverse communities and center equity in practice.
• Must be able to enroll in the Oregon Central Background Registry prior to beginning employment and enrollment must be maintained throughout employment.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of early childhood development and effective teaching practices.
• Knowledge of quality assessment tools and continuous improvement systems.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data to inform practice.
• Ability to facilitate conversations grounded in data.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with coaches and providers.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills across written, verbal, and virtual formats.

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.
• Hired employees will not have an opportunity to update past experience or appeal initial placement after the time of hire.