About the role:

The Data Specialist maintains, coordinates and monitors all data related to educational programs and services. Responsible for the success of multiple data systems. Provides technical support and systems administration, maintains strong relationships and communication with key partners. Ensures integrity and quality assurance standards for all departmental data., assists with troubleshooting and training for ease of use for all stakeholders and database system users.

Who we are:

Clayton Early Learning (Clayton) is a non-profit organization where we work in a supportive environment of collaboration, innovation, and personal growth. The atmosphere is not just about work; it's about fostering a community where individuals are valued, supported, and empowered to reach their fullest potential. At Clayton, we believe that a great place to work isn't just about the job but the people who cultivate success together.

Clayton is focused on providing exceptional early education to vulnerable children, interrupting the cycle of poverty, and influencing a brighter future for everyone in our community. At the heart of our mission, Clayton's flagship Head Start school, Educare Denver, operates in the vibrant Park Hill neighborhood and serves as a beacon of hope for children from birth to age five and their families. Clayton provides more than high-quality education for young children; we open doors of opportunity for the entire family by surrounding them with the support they need to build sustainable lives.

Clayton's mission is rooted in equity. We know that our future rests in the hands of the youngest generation and that the experiences of inclusion and belonging they have in early childhood make a lasting impression that remains well into their adult lives. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are not trends at Clayton; they are our north stars, guiding every aspect of our identity as an organization. We strive to inspire every member of our team to embrace their power in creating an inclusive world.

What we want you to do:

Data Administration & Integrity

• Enters and maintains information in all educational database systems including COPA, TS Gold, e-DECA, Airtable, ChildPlus,; designs databases in accordance with end users' information needs and views 
• Compiles and gathers data from a variety of sources and enters information into the appropriate database system 
• Defines database users and enables appropriate data distribution 
• Assists with quality control for all data within database systems; examines data for changes or errors; locates and eliminates duplicate entries or resolves access issues 
• Assists with data audits and provides reports to end users or stakeholders 
• Performs tests and evaluations to ensure data security, privacy, and integrity 
•  Monitors database performance, implements changes, and escalates issues to the Sr Manager of Data and Evaluation 
•  Ensures compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, and governmental regulations 
• Participates in data collection activities, including administering standardized child assessments
• Conducts CLASS™ observations in classrooms at Educare Denver and in the Denver area 
• Collects parent and staff survey data, which may involve preparing interviews, in-person visits to drop off and collect surveys, and telephone follow-up 
• Meticulously adheres to policies to protect the confidentiality of human subjects participating in evaluation studies

Program Administration & Employee Training

• Aware of Head Start performance standards and monitors requirements to ensure timely completion of goals    
• Provides general administrative support to the program team such as creating reports, assisting with analyses and data visualization, drafting correspondence, and other special projects 
• Assists with the training and troubleshooting of employees with database systems; provides on demand training and troubleshooting  
• Creates and disseminates relevant information to all department staff and supplies monthly scheduled reports. 
• Assists with updating program related policies and procedures; distributes new policies and procedures within the organization 
• Creates information and presents data during meetings, trainings and conferences for early childhood professionals; attends meetings, workshops and conferences related to educational data matters   

What we are looking for and what you must have:

• Knowledge of data collection and external education databases and reporting systems with the ability to communicate and share knowledge and information with a variety of levels 
• Ability to extract educational data for different reporting and grant proposals 
• Commitment to maintain the integrity of data that contains Personally Identifiable Information and/or Protected Health Information  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills  
• Outstanding critical thinking skills 
• Attention to detail with the ability to maintain and organize documents and files 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite with the ability to learn a variety of software and systems 
• Experience with office equipment with the ability to troubleshoot 
• Bachelor's degree in child and Family Development, Research Methods, Child Assessment, Sociology
• Current PPD-TB and physical examination
• Successfully pass a Colorado Bureau of Investigation and Federal Bureau of Investigation criminal background checks
• Pass a National Sex Offender Registry Check

The perks:

• Working on a 20-acre historic campus in the heart of Denver
• 16+ paid company holidays
• Spring Break and Winter Break - up to 10 paid days off (Ed Services only - adjust per posting)
• Accrued vacation time, starting at 10 days per year up to 30 days per year, based on years of service
• Paid sick time
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage
• Life, AD&D insurance
• Mental health support through our medical coverage and our employee assistance program (EAP)
• Long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with 5% employer match after 1 year of service
• FSA plans
• College Investment plans
• Identify theft and protection plans

Compensation:

• $25.48-$27.88

Clayton's Core Values

At Clayton Early Learning, we believe that our core values help to drive actions and create habits that allow our belief in the unlimited potential of young children to become a reality. We seek candidates who demonstrate our core values and are motivated by a values-driven environment.

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging leads us to reflect the communities we serve and bring the widest variety of ideas and innovation to our work. We are committed to building and sustaining an organization centered on diversity, equity, and belonging.
• Community fosters belonging, resiliency, stability, and strength. democracy, open communication, social responsibility, and growth and change.
• Collaboration builds trust and relationships and brings new ideas, skills, and knowledge to help us do better work.
• Growth allows us to develop as professionals and to provide the best services we can to the children, families, and educators we serve.
• Stewardship enables us to have the greatest impact we can with the resources we have.

• Fun reduces stress, keeps us motivated, builds connections, and models for our children the joy that can come with learning and working together.

Clayton Early Learning is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of physical or mental disability, race, creed, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, marriage to a co-worker, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, legal off-duty conduct, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.