Public competition at the Municipality of Parete for one Early Childhood Education Coordinator: applications now open on InPA.

The Municipality of Parete is announcing a public competition for one position as Early Childhood Education Coordinator at the municipal nursery school. Applications must be submitted online at InPA by 12:15 PM, October 21, 2026.

What is it about

This is a public competitive examination for the hiring of a pedagogical coordinator for full-time education for children aged 0-3. The organization is seeking someone capable of guiding and supporting the work of educators, designing educational activities, and ensuring the quality of educational services at the municipal nursery school.

The sought-after figure

The Early Childhood Pedagogical Coordinator is a highly professional figure, specialized in coordinating teaching and educational practices for children aged 0 to 3 years. Typical activities include:

• direct the educational offering of the nursery school and the 0-3 sections
• Support educators and teachers by planning activities and monitoring quality
• facilitate the school-family relationship and the connection with social and health services
• monitor teaching processes, educational documentation and organizational management
• ensure regulatory compliance, transparency and data protection

Main requirements

In addition to professional skills, the announcement specifies basic requirements for all participants: Italian or EU citizenship (with conditions for EU family members), enjoyment of political rights, minimum age of 18, physical fitness for employment, no criminal convictions that impede employment with the public administration, and possession of SPID/CIE/CNS/eIDAS to access InPA. A master's degree in a discipline related to education and pedagogy (specific degree categories indicated in the announcement) or registration in the register of pedagogists is also required; computer skills and adequate experience in the education field are also required. The official text also details residence permit requirements for non-EU citizens and any protected categories.

Contract, headquarters and conditions

Position and location: 1 position in Parete, in the province of Caserta, assigned to the municipal nursery school, with part-time hours and a fixed-term contract. The position is in the Officials and Highly Qualified Area, pursuant to the 2022/2024 National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Local Functions. The exact salary amount is not specified in the announcement; for the salary, please refer to the level established by the National Collective Bargaining Agreement.

How the selection works

The procedure includes, based on the number of applications, a possible aptitude pre-selection followed by a written test and an oral interview. If the pre-selection is held, it is evaluated with a minimum threshold of 21/30; the best candidates advance to the interview. Here are the main procedures:

• Pre-selection (optional): only if applications exceed 100; 25% aptitude score, 75% general knowledge; minimum score 21/30; maximum 20 eligible candidates or a tie for the last available score.
• Written exam: short or multiple-choice questions, including English and computer skills; minimum score 21/30.
• Oral exam: interview on the exam subjects, assessment of skills and aptitude; minimum score 21/30; assessment of communication, organizational, problem-solving, and linguistic/IT skills.

The final score is the sum of the written and oral exams; failure to participate in any exam will result in disqualification. Exam subjects include pedagogy, children's rights, educational legislation, group management, and public employment legislation.

Deadline and how to apply

The official application deadline is October 21, 2026, at 12:15 PM (InPA). Note: The Municipality's Transparent Administration page indicates October 20, 2026. It is recommended that you check the InPA reference before submitting your application to avoid any discrepancies.

Application procedure:

• Applications must be submitted online only via the InPA Portal
• Access with SPID, CIE, CNS or eIDAS
• Payment of the participation fee of 10 euros via PagoPA during the procedure
• Any incomplete or duplicate submission may be invalid; only the last submission is counted.

What to check before submitting your application

Before submitting your application, please check:

• The expiry date and time on InPA and its consistency with any notes from the Municipality
• Possession of one of the suitable qualifications listed in the announcement
• Willingness to submit any declarations of disability or DSA and any need for aids or additional time
• Willingness to pay the 10 euro contribution via PagoPA and not to request refunds
• The necessary digital identity to access the portal and submit the application

For further details, please refer to the official announcement published on InPA, with the notice titled "avviso coordinatore pedagogico.pdf" published on September 21, 2026. We also recommend consulting the Notices and Calls section of the Parete Municipality website for information regarding the tests and rankings.

Offer source: inPA – Recruitment Portal.