Non-exempt Casual - CLASS Ambassador
About the position Responsibilities • Attend trainings and become a reliable observer on the CLASS tool. • Conduct on-site observations in various early care and education programs based on the observational visit protocol. • Work with CEED's observational tool expert to establish and maintain required reliability. • Document and record data from observation and enter it into the DEVELOP system. • Write feedback reports in English as well as Spanish, Somali, or Hmong. • Maintain trainer status in Develop needed to conduct assigned Develop events. • Confirm observation visit schedule with early childhood programs. • Travel to early care and education programs. • Conduct Pre-K CLASS Awareness and Overview Trainings. • Communicate with project coordinator to transmit data and reports, receive technical assistance, report any feedback from the observations, and handle any administrative tasks related to the observation. Requirements • High School Diploma. • 2 years of experience in early childhood care and education settings. • Proficiency in a language other than English, specifically Somali, Hmong, or Spanish. • Competent English skills; strong communication and interpersonal skills; strong observational skills; detail-oriented; competence in everyday computer skills. • Ability to collaborate effectively with people from a variety of communities, backgrounds, and identities. • Ability to maintain data confidentiality. • Willingness and ability to travel within Minnesota to perform on-site observations or trainings. • Ability to move around and be in early childhood environments unobtrusively, independently, and with agility. • Ability to conduct self in a professional manner; prompt, can complete duties in a timely and responsible manner; works well under pressure and can follow appropriate channels of response. Nice-to-haves • Associate degree (AA) or higher in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Child Psychology, or a closely related field. • More than 2 years of experience in early care and education settings. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, primarily Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. Benefits • Flexible work environment that meets the needs of students, staff, faculty, and the communities served. Apply tot his job