Curriculum & Assessment Specialist - Prevention Initiative
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Curriculum & Assessment Specialist - Prevention Initiative BASE WAGE $25.98-$28.58 per hour based on education level. JOB TYPE Full-TimeDESCRIPTIONThe Prevention Initiative program, part of SAL Community Services, is the Quad Cities area's leading provider of early childhood care and education. We provide a safe, secure and supportive environment centered on how playing can charge the mind of the children we care for.The Curriculum and Assessment Specialist is responsible for development, implementation, and continuous improvement of curricula and assessments that align with program goals. The Curriculum and Assessment Specialist will work closely with program administrators, educators, and stakeholders to ensure educational interventions are effective in addressing the needs of target populations. The Curriculum and Assessment Specialist ensures compliance with relevant standards, monitors program outcomes, and provides training for staff/providers on the use of curriculum and assessment. The Prevention Initiative Program is an Illinois State Board of Education grant funded program. You will:

• Assist in the maintenance of educational materials for classrooms/family childcare homes, teachers/providers and resources for Family Advocates.
• Conduct monthly observations and evaluations of the program classrooms and family childcare provider environments to ensure they are following Prevention Initiative requirements.
• Work with Prevention Initiative team to develop and facilitate family education activities/family events scheduled by programs for families in the Prevention Initiative program.
• Support teacher/providers to meet children's individual needs based on their age and stage of development, identified social-emotional concerns/diagnoses, or individual Family Service Plan (IFSP).
• Analyze assessment methods which demonstrate children's overall strengths, progress, and development. Assessments must be regularly maintained and up to date.

We are looking for team members who:

• Enjoy following a routine, and welcome the in-the-moment changes that come with early care and education;
• Enjoy making a difference in the community;
• Are passionate about building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all, and,
• Are professional, kind, and don't take themselves too seriously!

Salary, benefits and perksOur entire compensation package includes paid time off and paid holidays; health, dental, and vision benefits; 401(k) with employer contribution; and pet insurance. A full list of benefits is available on our website.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. A full list of job responsibilities will be provided prior to an interview. This position must obtain required background clearances. Requests for reasonable accommodation as required under applicable law will be considered.Education and ExperienceRequired: Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Child and Family Services, Elementary Education, Social Work, Psychology, or other related field of study. One year experience with infants and toddlers in a licensed childcare setting. Preferred: Master's degree. Five years with infants and toddlers in a licensed childcare setting.ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION MissionSAL Community Services (SAL) strengthens children, families, and individuals to build and enhance thriving communities.About UsAt SAL Community Services, we provide Support, Advocacy, and Learning in our communities-from childhood to adulthood. Our mission is to strengthen children, families, and individuals to build and enhance thriving communities. Founded in 1970, we have a history of listening to the needs of our community and responding. We have grown from an organization focused on providing quality child care to low-income working families to one that meets a wide variety of needs, from early care and education to crisis assistance and stabilization services. Today, SAL has a bi-state 17 county regional footprint from the Quad Cities to Central Illinois area. We advocate with and for the people we support, the communities we serve, and the solutions we champion, and we offer an inclusive, welcoming community for the people we serve-and our employees. Learn more on our website at www.salcommunityservices.org/about-us.EOE STATEMENT SAL Community Services is an equal opportunity employer and believes in equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. Accordingly, all employment decisions are based on the principles of equal opportunity. These decisions include recruitment, selection, promotion, transfer, discipline, compensation, benefits, training and other personnel actions involving persons in all job titles and shall occur without regard to actual or perceived race, creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, religion (or for requesting an accommodation for a religious belief), sex, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information (as defined in Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA)), military status or discharge status, veteran status, qualified disabled veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, transgenderism, marital status, citizenship status, familial status, physical or mental disability (or for requesting an accommodation for a disability), association with a disabled person(s), medical condition (including HIV or AIDS status, cancer related or genetic characteristics) arrest record (unless doing so violates contractual, funding, or licensing requirements), order of protection status, pregnancy (including conditions related to childbirth or breast feeding), homelessness or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. LOCATION SAL Business Administration OfficeEXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT Non-Exempt Pay Range: $25.98 - $28.58 per hour