Assist Director, Early Childhood Quality Improvement

Job Req ID: 114819

Assist Director, Early Childhood Quality Improvement

The Johns Hopkins University Center for Technology in Education (CTE) changes lives through knowledge that matters by designing, developing, and implementing learner-centered, technology-enhanced solutions to ensure equal access to education in classrooms and work settings across the globe. Our work at CTE involves many aspects of technology and innovation in education; from online learning platforms to systems that communicate or store data to digital tools educators need to successfully increase positive outcomes for all children, including those with disabilities. Our work focuses on landscape analyses, technical assistance, professional learning, and applied research techniques to build organizations’ capacity to promote inclusionary practices and maintain equity for all learners.

CTE is recruiting applicants for an Assistant Director for Early Childhood Quality Improvement. The primary function of this role is to provide leadership and management of the implementation of Maryland EXCELS, the state’s Quality Rating and Improvement System(QRIS). This includes management of the coordination of tasks and deliverables shared across various teams such as Technology, Professional Development, Research, and Outreach. This role is also responsible for direct management of a team of professionals who provide coaching and mentoring to child care providers who participate in Maryland EXCELS. The Assistant Director for Early Childhood Quality Improvement also has regular communication with the Maryland State Department of Education and with CTE leadership; this communication includes but is not limited to updates on deliverables and the scope of work, data and trends, and policy/procedural recommendations.

The successful candidate will have subject expertise on early childcare and education programs and have direct experience working in QRIS at the state or national level. Ideal candidates will also have first-hand experience of Maryland’s quality improvement initiatives and a deep understanding of the state’s early childhood landscape.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Subject Matter Expertise and Development - (75%)

• Daily management and support of QRIS Operations Specialist, QRIS Technology Liaison and Data Management Specialist, Maryland Accreditation Manager, Program Coordinator Managers and Program Coordinators; regular (at least weekly) communication with grant sponsor; regular (at least weekly) communication with CTE leadership; collaboration with other area directors and leads to ensure deliverables are completed, reflect best practices, and meet sponsor expectations; make data-informed recommendations and decisions based on data trends; general oversight of the QRIS system and implantation for the early childhood community across the state.
  
  
  

Planning and Consultation - (15%)

• Tracking grant deliverable due dates, communicating with sponsors, colleagues, and CTE leadership regarding grant implementation; providing consultation on policy/procedural recommendations related to grant deliverables and overall project goals.
  
  
  

Project Management - (10%)

• Lead and attend internal and external project management meetings related to grant deliverables, timelines, and goals.
  
  
  

Additional Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• The position requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to collaborate with others. The ideal candidate demonstrates,
• strong commitment to cultural competence and equity-focused solutions.
• ability to make informed, timely, and effective decisions.
• ability to lead and manage change smoothly and effectively.
• skills, knowledge, and experience in childcare and early education.
• effective processes for managing team productivity and efficiency.
• strong skills in organization and time management.
• the ability to manage competing priorities.
• the ability to leverage technology to manage and improve operation of a large team dedicated to implementing large scale deliverables.
• confidence in delegating tasks and communicating clear guidelines and expectations.
• strong oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills.
• computer literacy in word processing, data management and technology systems.
• a commitment to working with shared leadership and in cross-functional teams.
• ability to lead multiple interdisciplinary teams to achieve common project goals.
• critical thinking and problem-solving skills; and an understanding of state-wide early childhood systems.
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Five years of directly related experience.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in education or related field.
• Five to ten years of experience working in early childhood at the state or national level.
  
  
  

Classified Title: Project Administrator

Job Posting Title (Working Title): Assist Director, Early Childhood Quality Improvement

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MF

Starting Salary Range: $75,100 - $131,700 Annually ($115,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: M-F 37.5

Exempt Status: Exempt

Location: Remote

Department name: Center for Technology in Education (CTE)

Personnel area: School of Education

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies

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.

Background Checks

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion

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