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ERS Master Observer for statewide work

Children's Institute
Date Posted: 09/14/2018
Location: Rochester, New York
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Description:

Children’s Institute (https://www.childrensinstitute.net/) is a non-profit agency in Rochester, NY.  Our focus is supporting those who work with children and we oversee many projects around the state and nationally.  One of the projects we support is QUALITYstarsNY by conducting the ERS observations required for a star rating.

We are currently hiring additional observers for work around the state.  The work varies by region and time of year based on the needs of QSNY for programs to be evaluated.  This is not full time employment and our team members have the option to decline work if it does not fit their schedule at the time of assignment.  The rate of pay varies by location in the state and ranges between $200.00-250.00 per completed observation. 

Responsibilities:

  • Review and follow all protocols for observations
  • Contact program to schedule classroom observations
  • Complete ERS observation and enter scores into Insight

Qualifications:

Qualifications include minimum five years of experience in early childhood education, documented proficiency and reliability in one or more of the ERS tools (ECERS-R, ITERS-R, FCCRS-R) as well as professional and interpersonal skills including, but not limited to:

  • Objectivity; ability to observe and report in a non-biased way
  • Thoroughness: ability to be accurate in documentation
  • Timeliness: Follow through with timely submission of reports as well as punctuality
  • Confidentiality: Respect for the process and all participants
  • Ability to learn and willingness to incorporate new information
  • Willingness to work on co-observations for inter-rater reliability.
  • Consistency in following prescribed Children’s Institute protocols and procedures
  • Ability to complete observations within 5 weeks of receiving assignments
  • Ability to complete observations this year and in future years
  • Flexibility in observation scheduling
  • Willingness to travel, if necessary
  • Excellent communication skills

Application Instructions:

If interested please send a resume and documentation of reliability in ERS tool(s) to::

Kim Avery

Children’s Institute

kavery@childrensinstitute.net


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