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QRIS Program Coordinator

Employer
Johns Hopkins University
Location
Maryland, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Jun 6, 2022

The IDEALS Institute is focused on promoting high-quality early learning, developmentally appropriate care across the life-span, and impactful educational practices. The IDEALS Institute maintains a multi-million-dollar portfolio of work and since its inception in 2019, has continued to grow and impact in the field.

The IDEALS Institute seeks to improve the quality of early childhood care and education programs through programmatic, policy, practice, and workforce supports. We are seeking a QRIS Program Coordinator who will serve a variety of functions throughout the Institute via application of core expertise in a specific area(s) of care and education.

Candidates must maintain subject matter expertise on child care and early education programs and have direct experience working in early childhood education (ECE) at the state or national level. Ideal candidates will also have first-hand experience of the operations of the systems in Maryland, particularly with experience/deep understanding of the state management and policy-setting roles related to ECE. These employees are primarily based remotely with required travel to the JHU campus, as needed. Attendance at scheduled meetings is expected whether they are held in-person or virtually.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Providing review of evidentiary artifacts of program quality submitted by programs participating in Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) models.
  • Maintain a caseload of assigned programs and facilitate the process of participation in the Maryland EXCELS QRIS through review, rating, and verification of documentation submitted electronically via an online tool created by IDEALS that enables programs to achieve a quality rating.
  • Facilitate the progress of assigned programs as they move through the Maryland EXCELS quality ratings
  • Providing review of evidentiary artifacts of professional competency submitted by workforce members participating in competency-based educational models.
  • Creating, researching, and/or delivering training in a variety of mediums, providing content subject-matter expertise and serving as an instructor in person and via virtual platforms.
  • Supporting applications for new funding related to subject expertise.
  • Producing products related to subject expertise in a variety of formats.
  • Serve on other projects related to role as assigned.
  • Minimum Qualifications (Mandatory):

    • Bachelor’s Degree in early childhood education or a related field.
    • Three years related experience.

    * Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • MA/MS in Early Childhood or related field.
    • Experience working directly in or with programs participating in ECE systems in Maryland, including but not limited to: Maryland EXCELS, Child Care Scholarship, Maryland Accreditation, and the Child Care Credential program.
    • Candidates without direct educational requirement but have significant experience in the field of early childhood may be considered.

    Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

    • Self-directed with a teamwork orientation.
    • Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to develop concise and clear feedback.
    • Knowledge of requirements for ECE systems in Maryland, including but not limited to: Maryland EXCELS, Child Care Scholarship, Maryland Accreditation, and the Child Care Credential program.
    • Provide feedback to a program that indicates a rationale for a given rating in a professional and beneficial way.
    • Strong online proficiency; including downloading and attaching files; document/file management and organization; and web and computer troubleshooting skills and competency in reporting.
    • Proficiency with technology platforms such as Google, Microsoft 365, Smartsheet, WordPress, and Jira/Confluence preferred.
    • Engaging in inter-personal communication with effective communicative execution both in person and remotely.
    • Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.

    Classified Title: Program Quality Specialist
    Working Title: QRIS Program Coordinator
    Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MC
    Starting Salary Range: $45,650 - $62,850 annually (commensurate with experience)
    Employee group: Full Time
    Schedule: M-F/37.5
    Exempt Status: Exempt
    Location: Homewood Campus
    Department name: IDEALS
    Personnel area: School of Education

    The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

    If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.

    Johns Hopkins has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as applicable. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

    The following additional provisions may apply, depending on campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

    The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

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    The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

    If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.

    The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

    During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.

    The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

    Equal Opportunity Employer
    Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.

    EEO is the Law
    Learn more:
    https://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
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    http://hrnt.jhu.edu/legal.cfm

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