IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Upload Resume or Curriculum Vitae for automatic population of information to the application.The contact information, work experience, and education listed on your Resume/CV will be parsed and input into your Montclair application.Review information and double-check all fields containing information that the system parsed – the software is intelligent, but you need to verify that the data is accurate.In the “My Experience” section, you will find a Resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and all other supporting documents.

Note: If you have an expansive CV, we recommend that you apply manually and only include the positions you have held in the last ten (10) years. You will then be able to attach your Resume/CV, as well as all other supporting documentation in the "My Experience" section of your application.

Job Description

SUMMARY:

Reporting to a Grow NJ Kids Coordinator, the Grow NJ Kids Rating Assistants play a critical role in supporting ratings-related project services on the Grow NJ Kids (GNJK) Rating team. Grow NJ Kids Rating supports NJ’s early childhood education and care (ECE) Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS).

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support incoming rating requests from ECE programs

Gather information in response to received inquiries from ECE programs or other GNJK stakeholders

Participate in the review of curriculum training records and ECE documentation

Support the coordination of classroom observations

Maintain strong familiarity with the GNJK standards

Align GNJK rating documents to GNJK standards

Monitor and document rating activity

Coordinate with CREEHS GNJK team on project activities, priorities, and strategies

Sustain relationships with ECE programs and GNJK stakeholders

Perform other duties as assigned

Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any time

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in education, psychology, or a related social science field

Minimum 1 year of professional experience in ECE or child development field

Familiarity with Grow NJ Kids and one or more of the following:

GNJK rating standards

ECE curricula, such as Creative Curriculum, High Scope, and/or Tools of the Mind

ERS observation tools (e.g., ECERS-3, ITERS-3, FCCERS-3)

Fluency in English (written and verbal)

PREFERRED:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills

Strengths both as a team player and a self-starter

Strong organizational, task, and time management skills

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a team and with diverse populations, including personnel in organizations and agencies inside and outside the university, as well as key stakeholders participating in the programs we support

Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain high quality standards

Bilingual Spanish proficiency a plus

Graduate degree (i.e., Masters or above) in education, evaluation, or related social science field

Valid Driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle, and ability to travel within New Jersey

PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY:

Applicants should include a resume and cover letter describing how their background, skills and education match the needs of the University. When applying, please take a moment to carefully read and follow the steps in the application instructions.

Department

CREEHS 3

Position Type

Professional - Non-Faculty

Contact Information:

For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email talent@montclair.edu.

EEO/AA Statement

Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.

Additional information can be found on the website at 
www.montclair.edu/human-resources/about-us/eo-aa-and-diversity/

Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 Policy

Montclair State is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex or gender, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities.  The requirement to not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities extends to admission and employment. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/job-seekers/