IdahoSTARS Assessment and Verification Specialist

Idaho STARS Assessment and Verification Specialist

Position Overview:

This position will conduct quality improvement assessments, such as the Environment Rating Scale (ERS) assessments, and Quality Achievers verification visits (virtual and in person) for child care facilities engaged in Idaho STARS quality improvement activities, primarily in Regions 3, 4 and 5.

• Experience training and/or presenting to adult learners within the last three years
• Three years’ experience in early care and education or related field providing direct services to children and/or families
• One year experience with quality improvement assessment tools such as the Environmental Rating Scale

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, human development, family and consumer studies, child and family studies, childcare and development, family relations or child development

• Requires the ability to travel between locations during the business day for meetings and support program activities
• Requires the ability to travel to conduct assessments and verifications in Treasure and Magic Valley areas
• Work nonstandard hours including evenings and weekends as needed

• Experience with QRIS systems
• Experience with the Idaho STARS Project and RISE database
• Experience conducting quality improvements assessments such as ERS
• Three or more years’ experience training and/or presenting to adult learners

• Master’s degree in early childhood education, child development, human development, family and consumer studies, child and family studies, childcare and development, family relations and child development

• None

Degree requirement listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.