Links to Quality Portfolio Reviewer

Child Care Aware® of Kansas 

Job Description Position: Links to Quality Portfolio Reviewer 

Reports to: Links to Quality Link Development Manager 

Purpose of Position: Delivers services that support and assist Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Professionals to improve child care program quality: Portfolio Reviewer will focus on assessment, review, and achievements of Early Childhood Care and Education Professionals within their L2Q link portfolios. Support consultants with link results, track team interrater reliability scores and testing, support and or lead group discussions and answer questions from consultants and reviewers regarding portfolio results.

Status: Non-exempt 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Promotes and supports the Early Childhood Care and Education workforce in Kansas.
• Promotes professional growth of ECCE professionals through the L2Q-QRIS review process.
• Assists in the creation, delivery, and follow up of L2Q Workshops.
• Assists with the development of benchmarks and indicators that make up the Links in the L2Q - QRIS through feedback and discussions.
• Stays current on research, practices, and policies regarding program administration, health, and safety, learning and development, family partnerships, and other topic areas as they apply to the early childhood field.
• Demonstrates flexibility in hours and days of service (i.e., offers non-traditional days and hours to meet the needs of early childhood care and education professionals.)
• Utilizes professional language regarding the early childhood workforce.
• Collaborates with other agencies and organizations who provide early childhood support, and training and/or technical assistance to improve review’s own practices and skills.
• Acts as a Primary reviewer on reviews ensuring reviews are done in a timely manner. 
• Ensures the Review Tracker is kept up to date
• Supports consultants as they review results with educators, ensuring they understand the results and have completed the link results form properly.
• Tracks team interrater reliability scores and needed reliability testing. 
• Reviews and answer questions from consultants and reviewers regarding scoring rubrics.
• Supports and or lead group discussions regarding rubrics and portfolio findings.
• Has a working knowledge of all links and the QRIS system used by L2Q.
• Updates and maintains portfolios and documentation in current L2Q system.
• Participates in a variety of professional development events in order to stay current with early childhood research, trends and best practices.
• Completes required Child Care Aware® of Kansas employee reports and duties in accordance with agency policies, including Monthly Credit card report, employee expenses report, car log/maintenance, etc.

Education:

• At minimum, an associate degree with five (5) years’ experience in Early Childhood or a related field or a bachelor’s degree with two (2) years’ experience in Early Childhood or a related field. 

Experience: 

• Experience working within the L2Q QRIS system. ▪ Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and cultivate relationships.
• Content Knowledge: An understanding of cross-sector program indicators and requirements.
• Planning Expertise: Ability to develop a logical, sound plan that adequately and efficiently addresses program and provider needs, while meeting funder’s expectations.
• Process Expertise: Ability to plan, coordinate, conduct/facilitate in-person meetings, virtual meetings, and workshops.
• Topical Expertise: Knowledge of Links to Quality content, the ability to interpret and provide Technical Assistance (TA) to support Link requirements.
• Collaboration Expertise: Ability to identify consultant needs, assist them in understanding link requirements and preparing for link consultation to meet their needs/goals. 
• Ability to work independently as a self-starter. 
• Proficient using Word, Excel, Power Point and other Microsoft Office based software.
• Experience in a nonprofit environment preferred.
• Experience providing and facilitating group meetings and activities preferred. 

Special Knowledge and Skills: 

• Bilingual preferred. ▪ Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organization and time management skills, with ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Effective listening and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (in person and in virtual interactions).
• Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner and to manage own schedule.
• A passion for increasing the quality of child care for educators, and children and their families.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations and priorities. 

Miscellaneous Requirements:

• Treat information on clients (individual people and organizations), staff and board members in a confidential manner. 
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including some weekend, evening, and overnight travel. 
• Valid Kansas driver’s license. 
• Remote position in Kansas. 

EEO Statement

 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Together, we can do better. Child Care Aware of Kansas is committed to:

• Creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
• Complying with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. 
• Attracting and retaining a diverse staff – we will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. 

Disclaimer 

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.