Preschool Quality Assurance Specialist

Preschool Quality Assurance Specialist (3253)

Job Category :
Business Functions

Requisition Number : PRESC
007236

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• Posted :
  January 15, 2026
• Full-Time
• Rate : 21.49 USD per hour

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Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant.

LSF is seeking a talented Preschool Quality Assurance Specialist who wants to make an impact in the lives of others.

The schedule for this position is Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 5:30pm.

Purpose and Impact:

The Preschool Quality Assurance Specialist seeks to perform the duties required to monitor activities conducted at Head Start/Early Head Start sites to meet compliance mandates defined by the Head Start Performance Standards. Participates in the HS/EHS Quality Assurance efforts.

Essential Functions:

• Monitor quality and compliance at assigned sites, such as: education files, licensing requirements, referral systems for families and children, provision of social services, and ERSEA systems.
• Assesses curriculum implementation throughout the agency on an ongoing basis.
• Provides CLASS observations for all teaching staff on a rotating basis.
• Serve as a resource to the staff at assigned sites in the areas of mental health, nutrition, education, social services, etc.
• As needed, assist in the provision of parent training to parents of enrolled children in areas such as community resources, ERSEA, and child development.
• Meet monthly with site managers/liaisons to keep them abreast of new developments in the Head Start Program on state regional and national levels or program changes concerning Head Start/Early Head Start.
• Generate and analyze reports as requested and use this information to implement strategies as needed to contribute to continuous quality improvements.
• Submit monthly to the Director of Continuous Quality Improvement via the QA Manager compliance reports detailing on-site observations and action taken.
• Prepare monthly narrative report outlining activities, concerns and recommendations.
• Work with staff to ensure the development and maintenance of an effective, informative, supportive, and inviting environment for staff, children, parents, and community volunteers.
• Work as part of the Head Start leadership team in long- and short-term planning for Head Start.
• Assist in the creation of procedures, documents, and other systems to maintain compliance with Head Start Performance Standards.
• Assist the QA Manager and Director of Continuous Quality Improvement in managing the maintenance of accurate program data.
• Participate in strategic planning for all quality assurance initiatives.
• Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to HS/EHS children, families and staff in accordance with LSF and HS/EHS policies and procedures.
• Attends training and workshops as directed.
• Attends all required staff and parent meetings, as well as Committee meetings, as directed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Functions:

Note:

The duties above are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform some or all of the activities described above.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and lift or move up to 15 pounds.
• Visual acuity to read printed materials and a computer screen.
• Verbal and auditory ability to communicate effectively with staff, partners, and stakeholders.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made for otherwise qualified persons with disabilities.

Education:

Requires a bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Social Services, Early Childhood Education OR Early Childhood Development; OR Business Administration with relevant experience related to Head Start Operations.

Experience:

• Requires two years of experience working in a social services or education management or…