Quality Enhancement Specialist - PreK

Wake County Smart Start is seeking a Pre-K Quality Enhancement Specialist to support and strengthen the quality of early childhood education across our community. This position provides coaching and technical assistance to child care providers and Pre-K lead teachers, supports compliance and best practices, coordinates social-emotional learning initiatives, and builds strong relationships with early childhood partners to promote positive outcomes for young children.

• Salary: up to $57,250 annually
• Benefits: Health, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) with matching, paid time off, life insurance
• Work Environment: This is a hybrid position. The direct supervisor will define the work schedule. The position is expected to travel approximately 80% of the time to early childhood facilities and the remainder working from a home or WCSS office. The position may require occasional work performed outside of standard office hours, including evenings and weekends.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitoring and Compliance
• Technical Assistance and Coaching
• Coordinate Social Emotional Learning Projects and Grants
• Community Engagement
• Administrative Support
• Documentation and Reporting

About Us

Wake County Smart Start (WCSS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We work to improve the quality, accessibility and affordability of childcare, preventative health and early intervention services and offer family support services-all delivered as part of a strong, diverse integrated early childhood system.

The ideal candidate will support Wake County Smart Start’s mission to build the capacity of families and the community to prepare children for success in school and in life. The Pre-K Quality Enhancement Specialist reports directly to the Pre-K Manager.

Wake County Smart Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Education: Master’s degree (preferred) in Early Childhood, Child Development, Psychology, Social Work or related field from a college or university
• Experience: 5+ years in early childhood education or equivalent experience
• Skills: Job requires discretion and independent judgement
• Certifications:
  • TPOT: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Pyramid Model: 1 year (Preferred)
  • ECERS: 1 year (Preferred)
  • CLASS®: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Early Educator Certification Level 11 or higher (Preferred)
  • Technical Assistance Endorsement (Preferred)
  • Driver's License (Required)