Head Start Quality Assurance Specialist

Lutheran Services Florida; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Telehealth (24/7 online access)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employer paid life insurance (1Xsalary

13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday

Generous PTO policy (starting at 16)

403(b) Retirement plan with employer-m

Head Start program support

Job summary

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) in Largo seeks a Quality Assurance Specialist to monitor Head Start/Early Head Start sites for compliance with Performance Standards and to support QA efforts.

Responsibilities include reviewing education files, CLASS observations, reporting, coordinating with site staff, and assisting in continuous quality improvements across programs.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Education or related field, plus two years of experience; bilingual preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor’s degree in social work, social services, or related field.
• Two years of experience in a social services or education management role.
• Successful completion of background screening and related checks prior to hiring.

Responsibilities

• Review education files and licensing requirements; monitor ERSEA processes.
• Provide CLASS observations for teaching staff.
• Generate and analyze reports to drive continuous quality improvements.
• Assist staff in implementing program improvements and maintaining confidentiality.

Skills

Head Start knowledge

Reporting & data analysis

Computer skills

Documentation & reporting

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Business Administration with relevant experience

Tools

Head Start software

Data reporting tools

Job description

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) in Largo seeks a Quality Assurance Specialist to monitor Head Start/Early Head Start sites for compliance with Performance Standards and to support QA efforts.

Responsibilities include reviewing education files, CLASS observations, reporting, coordinating with site staff, and assisting in continuous quality improvements across programs.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Education or related field, plus two years of experience; bilingual preferred.