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Quality Assurance Lead

University of North Carolina Charlotte

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte

Mar 05, 2026

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/

Position Information

General Information

Position Number	004868
Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Working Title	Quality Assurance Lead
Position Designation	EHRA Non-Faculty
Employment Type	Time Limited - Full-time
Months per Year	11
Work Schedule	8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Monday - Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary. 11 months per year.
Hours per week	40
FLSA Status	Exempt
Division	Academic Affairs
Department	College of Education (Col)
Work Location	Home/Field Based
Salary Range	$55,000 - $56,878
Primary Purpose of Department	Based on the Early Educator Support ( EES) Framework, approved by the North Carolina State Board of Education ( NCSBE), the purpose of this program is to provide a coordinated regional system of professional learning and support to early educators in nonpublic settings who hold or are eligible for a North Carolina Birth through Kindergarten (BK) license. The program manages and strengthens the regional infrastructure needed to deliver EES services with fidelity and consistency, thereby increasing local and statewide capacity to support eligible educators. The program ensures EES services are provided to enrolled teachers employed in nonpublic sites, including NC PreK, Developmental Day, Head Start, and child care settings. All services, processes, and procedures are implemented in alignment with applicable State Board policies and EES program requirements.
Primary Purpose of Position	The Quality Assurance Lead provides statewide and hub-level leadership to ensure high-quality, consistent, and reliable implementation of mentor and evaluator services under the Early Educator Support ( EES) program. This role leads the development of quality standards, tools, and processes that support fidelity of implementation, including the design and execution of inter-rater reliability activities and other calibration efforts. The Quality Assurance Lead guides and supports a hub-based team of mentors, evaluators, and partners who provide mentoring and evaluation services to lead teachers in nonpublic settings who hold or are eligible to hold a North Carolina Birth through Kindergarten (BK) license. The position also strengthens communication and alignment between state and hub offices and the field by maintaining consistent procedures, ensuring clear and consistent messaging to mentors, evaluators, site administrators, and partners, and fostering collaboration across hubs. In addition, the Quality Assurance Lead will provide direct mentoring and/or evaluation services to teachers.
Summary of Position Responsibilities	The Quality Assurance Program Lead: Leads, inspires, and sets a high standard of excellent practices through the development of inter-rater reliability studies and by serving as a liaison between the UNC Charlotte EESLPD Office and the evaluator/mentors, including partners, in the assigned Region.
Minimum Education/Experience	Master's degree in education with a concentration in early childhood education, child development, human development/family studies, special education, curriculum and instruction, or related field with additional focus on quality, reliability, statistics, conducting educational research, etc. A minimum of 3 years of progressive, successful experience as an early childhood leader at the local, regional, or state level.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience	Professional Knowledge Child development and application of theory; Adult learning theory and evidence-based practices in designing and delivering effective professional development; NC Professional Teaching Standards; NC Department of Public Instruction's Educator Effectiveness System; NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development; NC Pre-K and Developmental Day Program Requirements NC State Board of Education Teacher Licensure Policy: Beginning Teacher Support Program; NC Department of Public Instruction's Mentor Standards and knowledge about NC educator licensure requirements. Knowledge of the EES Office Framework (procedures, guidelines, and implementation) is preferred. Ability to use the NC Department of Public Instruction's Home Base/NC Educator Effectiveness System, database spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, etc. Skill for using technology and computers in daily work with teachers and colleagues. Strong oral and written communication skills- Ability to nurture, listen, guide, coach, support adults, and build on strengths. Exceptional interpersonal skills Ability to actively participate as a member of a mentor-teacher-evaluator team and a regional structure to meet program goals. Building collaborative partnerships with site administrators and technical assistance professionals across sectors to support coordination of effective mentoring, coaching, and evaluation of teachers being served. Ability to facilitate Professional Learning Communities - effectively support evidence-based teaching practices resulting in positive outcomes for children.
Necessary Certifications/Licenses	NC Birth through Kindergarten Continuing ( SPII) Licensure
Preferred Certifications/Licenses
Special Notes to Applicants	The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the *finalist. Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.* Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section. UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
Posting Open Date	03/05/2026
Posting Close Date	03/19/2026
Open Until Filled	No
Proposed Hire Date	04/01/2026
If time-limited please indicate appointment end date	06/30/2026
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Do you have a Master's degree in education with a concentration in early childhood education, child development, human development/family studies, special education, curriculum and instruction, or related field with additional focus on quality, reliability, statistics, conducting educational research?
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Do you have at least three years of progressive and successful leadership experience in early childhood at the local, regional, or state level?
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Do you hold an NC Birth through Kindergarten Continuing (SPII) Licensure?
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