The Assessor’s primary responsibility is to conduct the assessments of Dallas Afterschool’s partnerportfolio, assist in training facilitation, and research resources to enhance Dallas Afterschool’sProgram Quality Initiative. By using the Afterschool Quality Advancement (AQuA) assessment tool,the Assessor will observe programs, interview program staff and leaders, and collect and reviewdocuments to complete annual assessments.SCHEDULE DAYS: Monday - FridaySCHEDULE HOURS: 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Key Responsibilities:

Assessing quality at Dallas Afterschool supported sites at varying intervals throughout the Program Quality Initiative process using AQuA

Communicating clear, accurate, and useful feedback to Partnership Coaches to assist them in the coaching process

Supporting the training of new PQI team members on the assessment process

Deliberating on final assessment scores if questions arise

Assisting with regular calibration exercises

Reviewing completed assessments on Salesforce and delivering reports to partner programs

Working with partner sites to implement required safety procedures

Provide internal resource support to our partners

Maintain a professional, positive, empathetic, and professional manner when engaging with

internal and external stakeholders

Taking a key supporting role on various internal projects with the goal of improving program quality and overall stakeholder experience

Education &/or Experience:

4-year degree with a minimum of 1-year working experience in education, afterschool, and/or summer programs.

2-year degree (or pursuing a degree) with a minimum of 2-year working experience in education, afterschool and/or summer programs.

HS diploma with 10+ years of experience in afterschool/summer programs.

Passion for the importance of quality afterschool and summer programs.

Vehicle required and mileage reimbursement available.

Knowledge & Skills:

Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

Ability to work collaboratively and independently.

Track record of building authentic, constructive relationships with others.

Command of best practices in out-of-school time programming across different contexts.

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Effective interpersonal and interviewing skills.

Quickly establishes rapport and trust within a professional environment.

Knowledge of the key principles and differences of teaching children versus adults, a plus.

Strong project management skills, analytical skills, creativity, and resourcefulness.

Personal Characteristics:

Passion for the importance of quality afterschool and summer programs.

Love for learning and self-development.

Energetic team player who works well in collaborative situations.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Ability to manage multiple timelines and meet project deadlines.

Demonstrates flexibility within a changing environment.

Respect for all levels of the organization and Dallas Afterschool clients