Early Childhood Specialist Temporary (NBOE)

Not Interested
Bookmark
Report This Job

profile Job Location:

Newark, DE - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary


  • Position Type:
    Non Instructional - All Titles/Early Childhood Specialist

  • Date Posted:
    10/20/2025

  • Location:
    Early Childhood -439



  • NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION
    HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
    765 BROAD STREET NEWARK NEW JERSEY 07102
    ROGER LEÓN SUPERINTENDENT

    EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIALIST TEMPORARY
    Office of Early Childhood


    (Contingent on Grant Funding Availability and Board of Education approval)


    The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Early Childhood Specialist Temporary within the Office of Early Childhood.

    This title is governed by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission (NJCSC). The candidates appointment will be temporary contingent on grant funding availability.

    DEFINITION: Under direction provides services to day care centers with regard to teaching techniques to aide teachers in communication with children and staff; edits an in-house newspaper; does other related duties as required.

    Note: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

    QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
    Note: Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester-hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.

    Five (5) years of professional experience in coordinating programs in early childhood education on an administrative level.

    OR

    Possession of a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience.

    OR

    Possession of a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university; and two (2) years of professional experience as a teacher.

    Note: Professional experience refers to work that is analytical evaluative and interpretive; requires a range of basic knowledge of the professions concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act and make accurate and informed decisions.

    License: Appointee will be required to possess a drivers license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle rather than employee mobility is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

    BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
    1. Visits day care centers in the county to observe educational programs.
    2. Assesses and identifies needs to staff development curriculum assistance and program enrichment for long range and short term planning to needs.
    3. Discusses content of observation with day care staff.
    4. Plans and develops training and programs for workshops to meet needs of day care centers.
    5. Maintains a Child Care Director of private and public programs serving children.
    6. Maintains community resources that can be used by day care centers containing libray books filmstrips records pamphlets and flyers.
    7. Edit in-house paper.
    8. Collects information from the day care centers and other units concerning new programs attitudes and special projects.
    9. Helps to implement health and nutrition education workshops with the Head Coordinator.
    10. Provides assistance to the advisory council in the development of specific programs.
    11. Confers with parent and community groups to get them involved with day care centers.
    12. Attends meetings to discuss program goals and objectives.
    13. Prepares written reports of activities for submission to the Director.
    14. Keeps records and files.
    15. Will be required to learn utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency office or related units.
    16. Perform other duties and tasks assigned by supervisor.

    KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
    1. Knowledge of theories and methods of learning and teaching techniques for preschool and elementary students.
    2. Knowledge of educational problems encountered by preschool children.
    3. Knowledge of problem day care centers teachers have in communicating to preschool children.
    4. Ability to analyze comprehend and interpret problems pertinent to the work involved.
    5. Ability to organize assigned work and develop effective work methods.
    6. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff and day care center teachers.
    7. Ability to evaluate teaching techniques and procedures.
    8. Ability to exercise independent judgement in evaluating situations and for making determinations.
    9. Ability to plan and arrange workshops.
    10. Ability to prepare informative articles and news releases for the public.
    11. Ability to prepare clear concise accurate and informative reports.
    12. Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency office or related units.
    13. Ability to read write speak understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
    14. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship such persons may not be eligible.

    REPORTS TO: Department Head

    SALARY EMPLOYMENT PERIOD and UNION AFFILIATION
    1. Salary Range: $55419 - $63945
    2. Employment Period: Twelve (12) month
    3. Union Affiliation: Newark Teachers Union

    HOW TO APPLY
    Newark Board of Education is only accepting electronic applications.

    OPENING AND CLOSING DATE
    Opening Date: October 20 2025
    Closing Date: October 31 2025 or until filled



    THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN
    EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER





Required Experience:

IC

Position Type:Non Instructional - All Titles/Early Childhood SpecialistDate Posted:10/20/2025Location:Early Childhood -439 NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES 765 BROAD STREET NEWARK NEW JERSEY 07102 ROGER LEÓN SUPERINTENDENT EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIALIST TEMPORARY Office of Early Chil...
View more view more

Key Skills

  • Sales Experience
  • Crane
  • Customer Service
  • Communication skills
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Microsoft Word
  • Case Management
  • OSHA
  • Team Management
  • Catheterization
  • Microsoft Outlook Calendar
  • EHS

About Company

Company Logo

Home of the Official website of the State of New Jersey

View Profile View Profile