Employment Opportunities

Title: Implementation Coordinator

Closing Date:TBD

Location: Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe, Coral Gables Office

Job Function: The Implementation Coordinator supports Quality Counts program managers and field staff with activities pertaining to baseline and star rating, implementation workflow, quality improvement and accreditation facilitation. The Coordinator is responsible for technical assistance and training for field staff (technical assistants and career advisors) on issues related to QRIS and evidence based early childhood methodology.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Supports the Implementation Manager in all areas pertaining to QRIS implementation and workflow
Generates baseline and star ratings of Quality Counts programs
Coordinates all workflow activities (guided by the Project Management Tool) to ensure smooth progress through the system in relation to baseline, renewal, assessment and awards activities.
Provide technical assistance to Quality Counts systems managers and field staff and early care and education programs in areas including but not limited to: program accreditation, current research and best practice
Provides technical assistance to all systems partners to improve workflow and implementation efforts
Provides technical assistance to field staff (Quality Counts coaches and career advisors) in such areas as Quality Counts standards, DCF Licensing, ERS Scales and evidence based practice relating to quality improvement and accreditation
Works to continuously enhance the array of materials and services available for Quality Counts supports
Supports the fiscal analyst with the maintenance of the WELS shopping cart
Develops and maintains communication with Quality Counts systems partners:, Assessment, Data, Head Start/Early Head Start, MDCPS, RCMS., program managers and field Staff
Interfaces with all multi levels of the Quality Counts system including stakeholders, program managers and field staff
Maintains ongoing knowledge of QRIS systems and Program Accreditation. at the state and local level
Assists with the ongoing evaluation and development of the QRIS system in order to remain current with best practice application and the diverse needs of Miami-Dade’s inclusive QRIS system
Possesses keen organizational ability
Creates and develops visual presentations to deliver trainings and workshops
Excellent grammar, writing skills, and a firm command of the English language, written and verbal
Gather and analyze information and develop written materials about various topics relating to early care and education and other rating system
Coordinates and communicates with ELC staff to ensure QRIS alignment with other relevant ELC funded initiatives
Follow federal and state laws, in addition to implementing programs, policies and procedures in accordance with Early Learning Coalition
Performs other duties as assigned
Ability to interface at all organizational levels

Skills and Abilities:

Accountability
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to multi-task and work in a self-directed environment
Excellent communication and presentation skills both written and oral
Ability to interface with program management and field staff among systems partners
Highest level of discretionary judgment regarding program information of the organization
Applies business, financial and managerial skills for QRIS oversight
Ability to work effectively with a diverse population
Bilingual preferred

Computer Equipment and Software Requirements:

Microsoft Office Suite
Excel
Powerpoint

Experience and Training:

Minimum Requirement: Bachelor degree in, Early Childhood, Elementary Education or related field.
Must have at least 3 years of related experience preferably in early care and education programs, with a foundation as a classroom teacher or curriculum specialist.
Knowledge of community resources related to the needs of young children
Considerable knowledge of Early Childhood program accreditation processes
Considerable knowledge of early childhood methodology and classroom practice
Training, education and/or experience may be substituted for certain minimum qualifications

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear and use hands and fingers to operate and handle keyboards and controls. The employee is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described in this document are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise levels in the work environment may vary but are usually moderately quiet.

To apply for this position, send a cover letter and resume to elcjobs@elcmdm.org.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implies or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.