Newark Public Schools
Early Childhood Specialist - Temporary (NBOE)
Newark Public Schools, Newark, New Jersey, us, 07175
Early Childhood Specialist - Temporary (NBOE)
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Newark Public Schools 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. 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 candidate’s 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 bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience.
OR
Possession of a bachelor's 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 profession's 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 driver's 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
Visits day care centers in the county to observe educational programs. Assesses and identifies needs to staff development, curriculum, assistance, and program enrichment, for long range and short term planning to needs. Discusses content of observation with day care staff. Plans and develops training and programs for workshops to meet needs of day care centers. Maintains a Child Care Director of private and public programs serving children. Maintains community resources that can be used by day care centers containing libray books, filmstrips, records, pamphlets, and flyers. Edit in-house paper. Collects information from the day care centers and other units concerning new programs, attitudes, and special projects. Helps to implement health and nutrition education workshops with the Head Coordinator. Provides assistance to the advisory council in the development of specific programs. Confers with parent and community groups to get them involved with day care centers. Attends meetings to discuss program goals and objectives. Prepares written reports of activities for submission to the Director. Keeps records and files. 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. Perform other duties and tasks assigned by supervisor.
Knowledge And Abilities
Knowledge of theories and methods of learning and teaching techniques for preschool and elementary students. Knowledge of educational problems encountered by preschool children. Knowledge of problem day care centers teachers have in communicating to preschool children. Ability to analyze, comprehend, and interpret problems pertinent to the work involved. Ability to organize assigned work and develop effective work methods. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff and day care center teachers. Ability to evaluate teaching techniques and procedures. Ability to exercise independent judgement in evaluating situations and for making determinations. Ability to plan and arrange workshops. Ability to prepare informative articles and news releases for the public. Ability to prepare clear, concise, accurate, and informative reports. Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units. 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. 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
Salary Range: $55,419 - $63,945 Employment Period: Twelve (12) month 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 Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Temporary Job function
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Early Childhood Specialist - Temporary (NBOE)
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Newark Public Schools 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. 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 candidate’s 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 bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience.
OR
Possession of a bachelor's 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 profession's 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 driver's 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
Visits day care centers in the county to observe educational programs. Assesses and identifies needs to staff development, curriculum, assistance, and program enrichment, for long range and short term planning to needs. Discusses content of observation with day care staff. Plans and develops training and programs for workshops to meet needs of day care centers. Maintains a Child Care Director of private and public programs serving children. Maintains community resources that can be used by day care centers containing libray books, filmstrips, records, pamphlets, and flyers. Edit in-house paper. Collects information from the day care centers and other units concerning new programs, attitudes, and special projects. Helps to implement health and nutrition education workshops with the Head Coordinator. Provides assistance to the advisory council in the development of specific programs. Confers with parent and community groups to get them involved with day care centers. Attends meetings to discuss program goals and objectives. Prepares written reports of activities for submission to the Director. Keeps records and files. 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. Perform other duties and tasks assigned by supervisor.
Knowledge And Abilities
Knowledge of theories and methods of learning and teaching techniques for preschool and elementary students. Knowledge of educational problems encountered by preschool children. Knowledge of problem day care centers teachers have in communicating to preschool children. Ability to analyze, comprehend, and interpret problems pertinent to the work involved. Ability to organize assigned work and develop effective work methods. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff and day care center teachers. Ability to evaluate teaching techniques and procedures. Ability to exercise independent judgement in evaluating situations and for making determinations. Ability to plan and arrange workshops. Ability to prepare informative articles and news releases for the public. Ability to prepare clear, concise, accurate, and informative reports. Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units. 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. 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
Salary Range: $55,419 - $63,945 Employment Period: Twelve (12) month 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 Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Temporary Job function
Job function Other Industries Primary and Secondary Education Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Newark Public Schools by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Specialist” roles.
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