JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Technical Assistance Specialist – Grow NJ Kids Technical Assistance Center is responsible for overseeing the comprehensive technical assistance provided to programs participating in Grow NJ Kids in the Northeast region (Essex and Hudson Counties). Grow NJ Kids is a critical component of New Jersey’s Early Care and Education System to increase the quality of early care and education for all NJ children. Responsibilities include supervising and coaching a team of Technical Assistance Specialists in their work with center-based and family childcare providers, relationship building with infant, toddler and preschool programs and personnel, developing the program as a go-to resource for early care and education programs, and carrying a partial caseload. Anticipated outcomes include positively impacting the quality of early childhood programs resulting in more effective staff, an increase in parental involvement, and ultimately improved childhood outcomes.

This is a hybrid / remote position with presence regularly required.