Careers

Job Title: Data Analyst

Location: Foundation First/Ready Region North Central

Job Type: Contract- LOCAL

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Data Analyst to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for collecting, processing, and analyzing data to help drive informed business decisions. The Data Analyst will work closely with the Executive Director and Coordinator Team to identify data needs, interpret data trends, and present realistic actionable insights.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect, clean, and organize data from various sources
• Develop and maintain databases and data systems.
• Perform data analysis using statistical techniques and tools.
• Interpret data and analyze results to identify trends and patterns.
• Present complex data and analysis results in a way that is easy for non-technical stakeholders to understand
• Generate reports and dashboards to present data insights
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and provide data-driven solutions.
• Monitor and ensure data quality and integrity.
• Support the development and implementation of data collection systems and strategies.
• Stay updated with the latest data analysis trends and technologies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Data Analyst or in a similar role.
• Experience with creating, conducting, and analyzing community needs assessments
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Experience with data visualization tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate complex data insights in a clear and concise manner.
• Proven ability to communicate complex findings to diverse stakeholders in an understandable way.
• Experience with statistical analysis and techniques.
• Knowledge of database management and data warehousing.
• Ability to work independently

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with machine learning and predictive analytics.
• Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure).
• Strong project management skills.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter, and any relevant work samples or portfolio to info@foundationfirstva.org

Job Title: CLASS Observer

Location: Ready Region North Central

Job Type: Contract

Compensation: $325 PER observation

Job Summary:

Support Quality Improvement in classrooms serving children Birth through 5 years!

Become a reliable observer in Early Childhood Care & Education classrooms in our community using the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS)!

Flexible & Convenient Role! Make money in your free time! $325 per classroom observation!

**This is not a full-time position. Observations are conducted during the educational sites normal operating hours, Monday-Friday. Local observations are completed during the morning. Generally starting no earlier than 8:30am and generally wrapping by 1pm.**

You must have Teachstone’s CLASS certification to complete observations. If you are not currently CLASS certified you will be required to do the following:

• Participate in our provided two-day training, this requires full attendance both days to complete the training.
• Potential observer must pass the Teachstone reliability test to become a reliable CLASS observer, within 2 weeks of the training.
• Once reliable, certified observers must commit to Foundation First/Ready Region North Central by conducting minimum 5 CLASS observations within each observation window (Fall window: August 2024 – December 2024; Spring window January 2025 – May 2025).

Potential observers must be available to conduct observations in Caroline, Culpeper, Fauquier, Fredericksburg, Loudoun, Prince William, Stafford Counties.

Virginia’s early childhood system must ensure that all children have quality teaching and learning experiences that meet their unique needs. To do this, Virginia has developed the Unified Virginia Quality Birth-to-Five System (VQB5), which recognizes the impact of every classroom, provides feedback to every educator, and supports all publicly funded birth-to-five programs to improve.
Foundation First is the lead agency leading the VQB5 initiative for Ready Region North Central.

Are you an early childhood educator interested in learning more about how this training can support quality in your program? Visit the Foundation First Website or Foundation First Padlet!

For questions, email observerspecialist@foundationfirstva.org