Early Childhood Literacy Assessment Specialist
Cambium Assessment · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $95,000 / year
- United States
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Job highlights
- Develop K-2 literacy assessment content.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Ensure alignment to state standards.
- Analyze student performance data.
- Requires early literacy and assessment expertise.
About the role
Job Overview
The Early Childhood Literacy Assessment Specialist supports the development, review, and quality assurance of English-language literacy assessment content for grades K–2. This role requires deep expertise in early literacy development, as well as experience with large-scale educational assessments. The specialist collaborates cross-functionally with content developers, psychometricians, and program teams to ensure assessments are linguistically sound, instructionally meaningful, and aligned to state standards and assessment frameworks.Job Responsibilities
- Develop, review, and provide quality assurance for English-language K–2 literacy assessment items aligned to approved item and test specifications.
- Support the development and refinement of item specifications, scoring rubrics, scoring guides, and assessment frameworks.
- Review and apply state educational standards and content requirements to ensure valid and reliable assessment alignment.
- Review and interpret disaggregated student performance data to inform content decisions and learning standards frameworks.
- Collaborate closely with item writers, consultants, editors, psychometricians, and program managers throughout the assessment development lifecycle.
- Ensure linguistic accuracy and developmental appropriateness of all English-language K-2 assessment materials.
- Apply knowledge of literacy development and language acquisition to support equitable assessment design for diverse learners.
Job Requirements
- At least four (4) years of experience working in K–2 elementary literacy
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, specifically early childhood education
- Exceptional knowledge of linguistics, including grammar, orthography, syntax, and their role in literacy development.
- At least five to eight (5-8) years of experience developing, reviewing, or supporting statewide or national educational assessments.
- Awareness of early childhood formative products and experience in creating district-level ELA/Reading assessments is beneficial.
- Demonstrated experience aligning instructional or assessment content to state standards and specific market or program requirements.
- Analytical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to identify problems and conceptualize solutions
- Ability to prioritize to meet deadlines
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to provide sound content-based guidance to clients regarding their K2 Literacy product
- Skilled at collaboration
- Required travel for this position ranges from 1 week to a total of 8 weeks per year
- Candidates should be able to travel from 2-5 days at a time
Preferred Qualifications
- Graduate degree in Education, Linguistics, Assessment, or a related field.
- Experience in educational publishing, curriculum development, or large-scale assessment programs.
- Experience working with digital assessment platforms and collaborative, technology-enabled authoring environments.
- Understanding of assessment validity, reliability, and accessibility considerations for early learners.
Work Environment & Collaboration
This role operates in a highly collaborative, cross-disciplinary environment and may involve working with geographically distributed teams. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams are essential.Key skills/competency
- Early Childhood Literacy
- Assessment Specialist
- K-2 Literacy
- Educational Assessments
- Linguistics
- State Standards Alignment
- Content Development
- Quality Assurance
- Data Analysis
- Collaborative Work
Skills & topics
- Early Childhood Education
- Literacy Assessment
- K-2 Education
- Educational Technology
- Assessment Development
- Linguistics
- State Standards
- Remote Jobs
- EdTech
- Curriculum Development
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your K-2 literacy and assessment development experience.
- Showcase your expertise: Emphasize your knowledge of linguistics and state standards.
- Quantify achievements: Use numbers to demonstrate your impact on assessment projects.
- Highlight collaboration: Mention experience working with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Express passion for education: Convey your commitment to improving early childhood literacy.
Technical preparation
Study K-2 literacy standards.,Review assessment development principles.,Familiarize with linguistics basics.,Practice data analysis for education.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you ensured assessment alignment.,How do you handle conflicting feedback?,Explain your approach to diverse learners.,How do you prioritize competing deadlines?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key qualifications for the Early Childhood Literacy Assessment Specialist role at Cambium Assessment?
- The Early Childhood Literacy Assessment Specialist role at Cambium Assessment requires a Bachelor's degree in Education (early childhood focus), at least four years of K-2 elementary literacy experience, and 5-8 years in developing or supporting educational assessments. Exceptional knowledge of linguistics is also crucial. Experience with formative products and district-level assessments is beneficial.
- Is this a remote position and what are the location requirements for the Early Childhood Literacy Assessment Specialist job?
- Yes, this Early Childhood Literacy Assessment Specialist position is remote. However, candidates must reside and work within the United States. You will be expected to travel between 1 to 8 weeks per year for this role.
- What kind of collaboration can I expect as an Early Childhood Literacy Assessment Specialist at Cambium Assessment?
- As an Early Childhood Literacy Assessment Specialist, you will collaborate cross-functionally with content developers, psychometricians, program teams, item writers, consultants, editors, and program managers. This role operates in a highly collaborative, cross-disciplinary environment, often with geographically distributed teams.
- What is Cambium Learning Group's mission and how does it relate to the Early Childhood Literacy Assessment Specialist role?
- Cambium Learning Group is dedicated to helping all students reach their potential through individualized instruction. The Early Childhood Literacy Assessment Specialist role directly supports this mission by ensuring high-quality, aligned literacy assessments for K-2 students, contributing to effective instruction and student success.
- What is the preferred educational background for the Early Childhood Literacy Assessment Specialist position?
- While a Bachelor's degree in Education (early childhood) is required, a Graduate degree in Education, Linguistics, Assessment, or a related field is preferred for the Early Childhood Literacy Assessment Specialist role. Experience in educational publishing or curriculum development is also a plus.