JOB SUMMARY:

The Early Childhood Coach/TA Specialist is responsible for coaching, mentoring, and providing support to childcare centers participating in the Grow NJ Kids Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS). This individual will guide childcare centers and family childcare providers serving children from infancy to kindergarten while working to improve the quality of their care in five categories: Safe, Healthy Learning Environments, Curriculum and Learning Environment, Family and Community Engagement, Workforce/Professional development, and Administration and Management.

This is a hybrid / remote position with presence at the office on occasion.

OTHER CONDITIONS OF THIS POSITION: Travel throughout the state of New Jersey will be necessary in the Central Region (Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Somerset Counites). Statewide travel will be required at times. Hours will need to be flexible to allow for evening and weekend work, training, site visits or agency related activities.