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Part-Time Education/Literacy Assistant for Bayonne Head Start

Education/Literacy Assistant shall be responsible for data entry of children’s records, COR Advantage input, daily lesson plans, filing, duplicating materials, assisting with the purchasing of materials and equipment, monthly reports, scheduling, maintaining inventory data for classrooms, monthly reports and compiling and distributing the quarterly newsletter for parents.

Requirements

• Develop and implement a Literacy Plan for Bayonne Head Start families to include ESL instruction and GED preparation. Order and maintain the literacy books for ESL and GED
• Establish literacy based collaborations with classroom staff, local libraries, local book stores, and a variety of community professionals and organizations as well as employ technology for children in all classrooms.
• Recruit volunteer parents, city officials, community partners, local libraries, administrators and teachers from local schools to read to the students
• Conduct literacy activities (read) to the students once a month (unless an aforementioned volunteer has been secured)
• Encourage family literacy for the purpose of strengthening children’s positive educational outcomes, and building a thriving community
• Conduct smooth operation of the on-site lending library
• Coordinate Annual Family Literacy activity and assist with other literacy activities
• Research and implement a range of effective and innovative literacy practices
• Attend professional development in-service/trainings/workshops
• Other assigned duties given by Education Manager.

Qualifications

• AA or BA Degree in early childhood education or related field
• Experience working with children a plus
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, adult learners and their families including communication, problem solving, and conflict management
• Proficient in the use of computer software including MS Office and the Internet
• Knowledge of reading, writing and literacy development
• Proficient in the knowledge of how adults learn
• Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language – knowledge of Arabic and Spanish a plus
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently
• Clearance required for background, fingerprinting and sex offenders checks
• Physical and PPD clearance required

Submit resume by May 18th, 2023 to:
glovell@bayonneheadstart.org

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Nutrition Program Floater, Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation

The Nutrition Floater, within the scope of work of the organization’s mission and under supervision and guidance from the Nutrition Supervisor, is responsible for assisting with daily Nutrition Site tasks (at both locations as needed), assistance with Meals on Wheels meal deliveries, performing daily wellness checks for clients, and providing excellent customer service to homebound older and disabled adults in the community.

This position’s major focuses are to:

• Assist BEOF’s Nutrition Program’s kitchen staff with food preparation and delivery for Meals on Wheels, as needed.

Education and Experience Requirements Required:

• High School diploma
• Valid NJ Driver’s License
• Clean and safe driving record
• Ability to work holiday dinners; Thanksgiving and Christmas
• Work history that demonstrates reliability, flexibility and excellent customer service.

Skills:

• Effective verbal and communication skills;
• Organization and time management skills;
• Ability to encourage teamwork and work cooperatively with others;
• Ability to work with diverse communities;
• Ability to lift up to 15lbs.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time

Job Duties:

• Help to organize, arrange, and assist with daily kitchen duties
• Ensure confidentiality of all client and staff information.
• Deliver meals to eligible participants in a friendly, caring, and timely manner.
• Perform wellness checks on all participants at time of meal delivery. Report any out of the ordinary findings to the Nutrition Supervisor in a timely manner to receive guidance and direction.
• Assist with preparation of lunch bags to go out for delivery
• Assist with delivery of weekly menus and other information, as necessary
• Clean and maintain Meals on Wheels vehicles (when applicable), hot bags, ice chests, and related equipment and supplies. Return clean equipment neatly to specified areas.
• Assist with emergency meal deliveries during inclement weather

Status/Hours: This is a part-time position with guaranteed 25 hours per week.

$500.00 Sign-on-Bonus
Complete Benefits Package after 60 -day probation

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Associates degree in Early Childhood
• Proficient in computer skills and access to email and internet
• One year experience in a Pre-K setting
• Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language
• Submit to background checks, physical and mantoux – must be fully vaccinated
• In the event you leave before 4 months of date of hire you will be responsible to reimburse the program for the entire Sign-on-Bonus.
• The Sign-on-Bonus is taxable and all regular payroll taxes will be withheld.

Submit resume to: glovell@bayonneheadstart.org