Continuous Quality Improvement Specialist (Birth to 3) - ESD 112 - Vancouver, WA

Under the direction of the Education and School Readiness Manager, the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Specialist will support high quality instructional leadership practices in both home-based programs and early childhood centers, serving children across a range of ages as well as programs. The CQI Specialist will work with members of the extended leadership team and the ECE partner staffing agency to strengthen high quality early childhood education by providing on-site, job-embedded professional development and technical assistance to Center Directors and classroom staff. The CQI Specialist plays a key role in building organizational capacity at the center and classroom level to think deeply about critical issues and implement strengths-based, innovative solutions that meet the needs of enrolled children and families using an equity and trauma-informed lens.

Salary: 

The full range for this position is $52,499.20 - $63,876.80. Offers are made at the entry level of the range. 

Assignment:

This position will work full-time and year-round. The Continuous Quality Improvement Specialist in this role will support home-based and center-based staff serving children birth to 3. The CQI Specialist will help to foster home/school connections to assist infants & toddlers in their transition to preschool. The best candidate for this role will have experience working with infants, toddlers, and their families. 

The position requires a criminal history check and fingerprint check through the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) as well as a health exam and TB test prior to starting. 

A complete application will include:

1. Work history going back 10 years 
2. At least three professional reference's contact information
3. A Cover Letter expressing interest in the position
4. A Resume that reflects work experience listed on application
5. Evidence of an Associate's degree or higher (unofficial transcripts or copy of diploma)