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PHMC

Provider Specialist - ELRC 18

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

  • PTO

Work with the Quality Team to connect providers to Keystone STARS Quality Coaches, ECE PDO, and a spectrum of regional resources. * Establish and maintain new and existing provider agreements and ...

PHMC

Provider Specialist - ELRC 18

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

  • PTO

Work with the Quality Team to connect providers to Keystone STARS Quality Coaches, ECE PDO, and a spectrum of regional resources. * Establish and maintain new and existing provider agreements and ...

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Building Blocks Learning Center

Managing Director

Allentown, PA · On-site

$68K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

Ensure full compliance with DHS licensing and Keystone STARS standards * Maintain accurate documentation and records * Conduct internal audits to prevent violations Qualifications * Bachelor's degree ...

The Goddard School

Flex Teacher

Gilbertsville, PA · On-site

$14 - $16/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We're looking for fun and energetic full- or part-time Flex Teachers for our state of the art, Keystone STARS accredited school. Employment with our school offers a competitive compensation package ...

York Jewish Community Center

Assistant Teacher

York, PA · On-site

$13.75 - $17.50/hr

Meet NAEYC and Keystone STARS standards * Follow DHS regulations and adhere to guidelines outlined in the JCC Early Childhood Program Handbook, including: * Communication with families * Care of ...

The Goddard School

Lead Infant Teacher

Gilbertsville, PA · On-site

$18 - $19/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We're looking for fun and energetic full- or part-time teachers for our state-of-the-art, Keystone STARS-accredited site. Employment with our school offers a competitive compensation package ...

YWCA York

Pre K Counts (PKC) Supervisor

York, PA · On-site

$58K/yr

... Keystone STARS quality standards, and NAEYC accreditation criteria. This position will assist in leading staff, fostering positive family and community relationships, supporting school readiness and ...

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What is Keystone STARS?

Keystone STARS is a quality rating and improvement system for early childhood education programs in Pennsylvania. It stands for Standards, Training/Professional Development, Assistance, Resources, and Supports. The system helps families identify high-quality child care and preschool options by rating programs from STAR 1 to STAR 4, with higher STAR levels indicating higher quality standards in areas like staff qualifications, learning environment, and family engagement. Participating programs receive support and resources to improve their services and achieve higher STAR ratings.

What are the main challenges faced by early childhood educators working within the Keystone STARS program?

Educators working in Keystone STARS programs often encounter the challenge of consistently meeting and documenting rigorous quality standards while balancing daily classroom responsibilities. They may need to adapt curricula, engage in ongoing professional development, and regularly update portfolios to maintain or advance their STAR rating. Collaborating with colleagues and families to support children’s development is key, yet can be demanding given time constraints and diverse needs. However, these efforts lead to a more enriching environment for both children and staff, and can open doors to career advancement within early childhood education.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Keystone STARS program specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Keystone STARS Program Specialist, you need expertise in early childhood education, program evaluation, and knowledge of Pennsylvania’s childcare quality standards, often supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with Keystone STARS assessment tools, data management systems, and professional development resources is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and effective communication help specialists build relationships with providers and support continuous quality improvement. These skills ensure that childcare programs receive the guidance and resources needed to meet and maintain high standards of care and education.

What is the difference between Keystone Stars vs Child Care Director?

AspectKeystone StarsChild Care Director
CredentialsVaries; often includes CDA or equivalentTypically requires CDA, associate's or bachelor's degree in early childhood education
Work EnvironmentChild care centers, preschools, early learning programsChild care centers, administrative offices, early childhood programs
Employer & Industry UsageState-funded quality rating system for early childhood programsLeadership role managing child care facilities

Keystone Stars is a quality rating system for early childhood programs, focusing on improving care standards. Child Care Directors oversee daily operations and staff, often requiring higher education credentials. While Keystone Stars assesses program quality, Child Care Directors are responsible for program management and compliance within those standards.

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Keystone STARS Quality Coach - ELRC 18

PHMC

Philadelphia, PA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

SERVICE AREA: Child Development & Family Services
PROGRAM: ELRC 18 (Early Learning Resource Center)
ROLE TYPE: Full-Time
JOB OVERVIEW:
The STARS Quality Coach is a core component of the Keystone STARS program. Through the use of the Keystone STARS Performance Standards, the Quality Coach is responsible for guiding and directing early education and school-age practitioners toward achieving quality by engaging them in a Continuous Quality Improvement process. This position is responsible for promoting participation in Keystone STARS, with specialization in upward movement in the system. With this specialization, the Quality Coach provides targeted professional development opportunities to support STAR level movement goals as well as regulatory referral responses. The Quality Coach acts as a resource, providing practitioners with information and support and assisting them to develop and implement appropriate plans to achieve the goals of providers in Keystone STARS. The Quality Coach works in conjunction with the Grants Specialist and grant processing partners to enable providers to access Keystone STARS grants and awards. The primary task of the Keystone STARS Quality Coach is to receive and review sources of evidence; interpret the Keystone STARS Performance Standards; guide programs through the process of understanding the intention behind the Standards; act as an expert on available resources; and make recommendations to the early education and school-age practitioners enabling them to move through the STARS process, submit grants in a timely fashion as required, adhere to STAR designation and renewal protocol, and annually project professional development/career pathway plans. This position reports to the Senior Quality Coach and operates out of the Early Learning Resource Center office with a hybrid schedule of regular field time.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Develop and maintain working relationships with a caseload of early care and education and school-age practitioners.
  • Deliver coaching and presentations to practitioners encouraging the engagement of the continuous quality improvement process and the intent and requirements of Keystone STARS.
  • Provide assistance to facilities interested in requesting grants or awards.
  • Assist practitioners in setting individualized program goals and annual professional development plans in relationship to Keystone STARS standards.
  • Provide targeted professional development opportunities tied to STAR level movement goals within the ELRC 18 region.
  • Provide prescribed professional development and/or technical assistance in response to Regulatory Referrals from Certification partners for providers in the ELRC 18 region.
  • Act as a resource informing practitioners of professional development events, career pathways, educational opportunities, additional grants, or consultants.
  • Complete annual plans and projections with assigned childcare and school-age practitioners to enable them to complete the work toward achievement of a Keystone STAR level.
  • Work with the supportive/collaborative systems to ensure that the practitioner is able to access additional services as needed (e.g., IU, ELRC 18 staff, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant, etc.).
  • Using the available software, record the progress of all applications assigned to that desk (e.g., QRIS, PELICAN, PD Registry, internal tracking systems, etc.).
  • Be responsible for ongoing reporting of the process of the program for practitioners in their caseload.
  • Assist as necessary to facilitate STAR level designations, grant generation, closures, and audits.
  • Attend and participate in meetings with partners such as Certification, PQA, and OCDEL; maintain ongoing communication with said partners.
  • Coordinate with Designator or STARS Manager to schedule designation visits.
  • Maintain awareness of ongoing changes/improvements to the early care and school-age system.
  • Participate in ongoing professional development and educational opportunities to augment skills.
  • Coordinate, attend, and conduct meetings establishing a community of learners.
  • Develop reports as necessary.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

SKILLS:
  • Working knowledge of Keystone STARS Performance Standards and requirements
  • Strong working knowledge of trends and best practices in early childhood education
  • Knowledge of community organizations, social and human services agencies, childcare services and systems, early intervention, schools, etc., and collaborative interagency relationships
  • Ability to effectively articulate the mission and vision of the Keystone STARS Program, PHMC, and the ELRC
  • Ability to provide guidance, direction, and support to early care and school-age practitioners to facilitate Keystone STARS involvement and compliance with standards
  • Ability to build positive reciprocal relationships with early care and school-age practitioners
  • Ability to provide case management with timely and accurate reports and recommendations
  • Ability to work effectively in a team
  • Ability to juggle multiple tasks and competing priorities
  • Ability to maintain complete, accurate, and accessible files and records
  • Ability to communicate effectively and work productively with colleagues, government agencies, program participants, parents, and other human services organizations, etc., in a positive, pleasant, professional, and productive manner in writing, by telephone, and in personal contacts
  • Working knowledge of personal computers and networked systems and their use and applications for database management, tracking and reporting, etc., in a human services or similar environment

EDUCATION:
Must meet one of the following criteria:
  • Have a bachelor's degree in early childhood education, OR
  • Have a bachelor's degree in a related field and have experience working in early care and education, school-age programs, or a related field

EXPERIENCE:
  • Three years of work experience, preferably in early care and education and/or school-age programs or human services, which involved some collaborative interagency work
  • Preferred: Experience in outreach, needs assessment, planning, marketing, or public speaking

PHMC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.
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