Job Description
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 The Independent Raters will facilitate and score classroom observations in early care and education programs (i.e., child care centers, preschools, home-based family care), using the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and/or FCCERS-3 observation protocols. Temporary, Independent Rater positions report to the CREEHS the Grow NJ Kids Classroom Observation Coordinator.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities - Establish and maintain reliability on ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and/or FCCERS-3 classroom observation scales
- Participate in all required project training.
- Schedule visits with early care and education (ECE) center-based, school-based, and/or home-based family care programs
- Conduct classroom observations at ECE program sites in a professional and confidential manner.
- Score classroom observation scales and share observation data and program feedback with CREEHS
- Maintain communication with CREEHS project team.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Hours - Temporary position, up to 25 hours per week
- Note that classroom observations typically take place Monday through Friday between 8 am - 12 pm.
Qualifications: Required - Minimum of a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or an Associate degree in early childhood education or a related field
- One or more years of professional experience in ECE settings
- Demonstrated familiarity with Environmental Rating Scales (ECERS-3, ITERS-3, FCCERS-3)
- Valid Driver's License and ability to travel to program sites around NJ in own vehicle (mileage and tolls to be reimbursed)
Preferred - Spanish fluency
- Previously established reliability with Environmental Rating Scales (ECERS-3, ITERS-3, FCCERS-3)
- Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or a related field
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strengths both as a team player and a self-starter
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team and with diverse populations
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 (Temporary)
Position Type Hourly - Temporary
Contact Information: For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at
973-655-5000 (Option 2) , or email talent@montclair.edu.
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