Early Childhood Assessor

Job overview

Early Childhood Assessor is a remote role for a candidate who lives in Illinois, with 25–45% statewide travel, including overnight stays. Pay is $30–$33 per hour. Vander Weele Group provides grant monitoring and federal oversight solutions; this role conducts assessments for its Prevention Initiative program. The assessor evaluates grantee compliance, program quality, and alignment with applicable regulations through site visits, observations, and documentation reviews. Clear, objective reports and careful data handling support reliable monitoring and continuous improvement.

What you'll do

• Lead virtual preparation meetings
• conduct onsite observational assessments and review program data against state frameworks and administrative code
• use research-based assessment tools such as ITERS, FCCERS, and HOVRS
• prepare accurate written reports
• collaborate on report reviews and inter-rater reliability exercises
• attend required professional development and certification seminars
• protect personally identifiable information in cloud systems
• contribute to process improvements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

early childhood assessor

illinois resident

vander weele group

remote with statewide travel

25–45% travel

prevention initiative

developmental assessments

grantee compliance

iters

fccers

hovrs

$30–$33/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in early childhood development, education, or a related field and at least two years of supervisory or administrative experience in early childhood programs. Master’s degree strongly preferred. Requires 25–45% statewide travel, including overnight stays.

About the employer

Vander Weele Group LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. Sector: 54.