Quality Specialist

Job Details:

• Flexible
  
  Hours:
  • Full-Time
  • 5 day (35 hour) workweek typically scheduled Monday-Friday between the hours of 8am-6pm including virtual work one-two weeknights/month until 9pm and occasional weekends.
• Hybrid
  
  Work Schedule:
  • 50-100% of hours from home office (with option to work from Westfield office).
  • This position also includes in-person meetings, training, site visits, & events.
• Salary Range:
  • $60,000 - $63,000*
• Generous compensation package includes*:
  • 25 Paid Time Off (PTO) days*
  • 16 holidays that follow the NJ state calendar*
  • Generous sick leave
  • 401k with employer match
• Reports to:
  • NJSACC's Quality Team Director
• Prorated to accommodate fiscal year 7/1/26 to 6/30/27

NJSACC:
New Jersey's After school and Out-of-School Time (OST) Professional Network works to build lasting public support for quality after school and out-of-school time programs across New Jersey. NJSACC's mission fosters the growth, quality, and sustainability of out-of-school time providers, professionals, and organizations to expand access and opportunity for New Jersey's youth and families.

NJSACC's Quality Coaching Team is looking for a seasoned, experienced OST professional to join its team full time. The OST Program Quality Specialist (QS) will play a key role in the development and delivery of technical assistance, professional development, provider networking, and evaluation support of school-age out-of-school time (OST) programs.

• Participate in providing a strong network for school-age program professionals in NJ.
• Provide technical assistance including assessment and quality enhancement planning for the development, expansion and improvement of school-age programs throughout NJ, utilizing proven resources.
• Provide support to the ongoing development of virtual, in person, and on demand professional development including foundational workshops, NJQSA, general OST topics, and both informational and other webinars.
• Provide in person and virtual site visits and/or professional development as appropriate including participating in and providing training at conferences, workshops and through information services (Annual Conference, mini-conferences, After school Conversations, introductions and visits conducted with programs, CCR&Rs, Technical Assistance Centers, etc.) as assigned.
• Participate in NJSACC's New Jersey Quality Standards for After school (NJQSA) initiatives which may include development of appropriate content, professional development, technical assistance, and support of integration into the NJ Child Care Information Systems (NJCCIS).
• Provide in person and virtual site visits as appropriate.
• Participate in providing a comprehensive inclusion network for all school-age licensed, subsidized childcare and family childcare providers.
• Provide leadership and support to special projects as needed.
• Complete all documentation and reports in a professional and timely manner.
• Respond to emails, voicemails and all other communication daily on weekdays as necessary.
• Other duties as necessary and/or assigned.

• Fluent and professional in the English language with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university and/or equivalent, relevant experience.
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience working with youth in OST or similar programs.
• At least 3 years of staff supervisory and training experience.
• Knowledge of school-age after school and OST program best practices, assessment tools, and resources.
• Ability to create and deliver in person &/or virtual training to adult learners including accompanying slide shows and handouts.
• Competent, proficient and comfortable in the use of technology including high competency level with at least google suite, power point, zoom, email, and all cell phone functions including voice and text contact.
• Ability to complete all documentation and reports in a professional manner.
• Ability to work a 5 day (35 hour) workweek typically scheduled Monday-Friday between the hours of 8am-6pm including availability for virtual work one-two weeknights/month until 9pm and occasional weekends.
• Ability,…