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Job Title: Part-Time Maintenance Worker

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM (25 hours/week)

Job Summary:
We are seeking a reliable and skilled Part-Time Maintenance Worker to assist with general repairs and upkeep of our facilities. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and capable of handling a variety of light repair and maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Perform general maintenance and light repair work
• Clean and maintain facility grounds and common areas
• Assist with minor plumbing, electrical, and carpentry tasks
• Identify and report maintenance issues as needed
• Ensure tools and equipment are used safely and properly

Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds
• Basic knowledge of maintenance and repair work
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior handyman or maintenance experience
• Familiarity with common tools and equipment

Compensation:

• $17 per hour

Pre-K Teacher (Full-Time) for the PEEA Program– 10 months a year

Location: Bayonne Head Start – Stepping Stone Academy

Reports To: Education/Literacy Manager

ABOUT BAYONNE HEAD START

Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation (BEOF) operates the Bayonne Head Start program, providing comprehensive early childhood education and family support services to promote school readiness for children from low-income families in our community.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a dedicated Pre-K Teacher to join our team for a 10-month position. The Head Start Teacher is responsible for providing a stimulating and educational learning environment and implementing the High Scope Curriculum to promote school readiness for children age 3-5 years.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment in the classroom
• Foster school readiness goals through the implementation of daily lesson plans
• Conduct family visits and parent/teacher conferences
• Complete assessments utilizing tools such as COR and ESI
• Ensure the safety and well-being of the children
• Implement High Scope Curriculum effectively
• Create developmentally appropriate learning environments
• Maintain accurate records of children’s progress and development
• Collaborate with teaching assistants and other staff members

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in early childhood/ A valid New Jersey P-3 teaching certification is required
• Experience: Teaching experience with children age 3 to 5 years old
• Language Skills: Proficiency in written and verbal language skills in English (must speak English)
• Additional Skills: Knowledge of Arabic and Spanish a plus
• Technical Skills: Basic skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Schedule: Ability to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 3:30 pm

REQUIREMENTS

• Successful completion of comprehensive background check
• Fingerprinting verification
• Completion of Mantoux test
• Commitment to professional development
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information

BENEFITS

After completing the 60-day probationary period, full-time employees receive:

• Paid Time Off: One sick day per month (10 months)
• Vacation during program breaks (one week in November, Winter Break, and Spring Break)
• One personal day for every three months worked
• Four bereavement days annually
• Health insurance benefits with employee contributions
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive work environment
• Additional employee benefits and more

SALARY

Starting at $65,000 annually with a $2,000 Sign-on Bonus paid after the successful completion of the 60-day probationary period.

• Compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications

APPLICATION PROCESS

Qualified candidates should submit resume to abrown@bayonneheadstart.org

Job Title: Mental Health/Disability Manager

Position: 12 months per year | Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
Location: Stepping Stone Academy of South Hudson – (Former Bayonne Head Start)
Reports To: Director of Head Start

Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation (BEOF) operates the Bayonne Head Start program, providing comprehensive early childhood education and family support services to promote school readiness for children from low-income families in our community.

The Mental Health & Disability Manager supports the social-emotional development, inclusion, and overall well-being of children enrolled in the Head Start Program. This position works collaboratively with the education department, families, and program leadership to identify and support children with developmental, behavioral, and mental health needs while ensuring compliance with Head Start Performance Standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide mental health and disability services, support and consultation to children, families, and classroom staff.
• Conduct classroom observations to identify children who may be exhibiting challenging behaviors, developmental concerns, or social-emotional needs.
• Collaborate with teachers to develop individualized strategies, interventions, and classroom support to promote positive behaviors and successful learning experiences.
• Parter with the Education Department to address children with challenging behaviors by developing action plans, monitoring progress and adjusting strategies as needed.
• Assist in the identification, referral and follow-up process for children requiring additional developmental, behavioral, or mental health services.
• Support the inclusion of children with disabilities by collaborating with families, specialists, and community partners.
• Maintain required documentation and records related to observations, interventions, referrals, and follow-up services.
• Promote a trauma-informed, culturally responsive approach that supports the unique needs of each child and family.

Transportation:

• Valid New Jersey driver’s license and daily access to a vehicle

Requirements:

• Successful completion of comprehensive background checks, including fingerprinting and sex offender registry clearance
• Passing all required physical health screenings
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive health information
• Current First Aid certification

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mental health, psychology, social work, special education, or a related field. (Master’s degree preferred)
• Mental Health license required
• Minimum two years’ experience working with young children and families in an early childhood or Head Start setting preferred.
• Knowledge of child development, positive behavior supports, and strategies for supporting children with diverse needs.
• Strong Communication, collaboration, and problem-solving Skills

 

Salary:

$60,000.00 annually, based on experience and qualifications

Benefits:

After completion of a 60-day probationary period, full-time employees are eligible for:

• Paid Time Off:
  • One sick day per month (12 annually)
  • Paid program break vacations (one week in November, Winter Break, and Spring Break)
  • One personal day per every three months
  • Four (4) bereavement days annually
  • Twenty (20) vacation days
• Health insurance with employee contributions
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative work environment

 

The Mental Health & Disability Manager plays a critical role in ensuring children receive the support needed to thrive socially, emotionally, and developmentally within the Head Start environment.

Submit resume to abrown@bayonneheadstart.org by September 21, 2026

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation (BEOF)

Part-Time Position Monday–Friday | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM

Hourly Rate: $31.25

*Potential to Transition to Full-Time

Position Summary

The Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation (BEOF) is seeking a highly organized, professional, dependable, and proactive Executive Assistant to the Executive Director. This position will report directly to and work closely with the Executive Director, providing high-level administrative, scheduling, communication, and organizational support. The Executive Assistant will play an important role in helping the Executive Director manage daily priorities, meetings, correspondence, deadlines, organizational initiatives, and relationships with community partners and federal, state, county, and local government representatives.

The ideal candidate must be able to work independently, anticipate needs, maintain confidentiality, manage multiple priorities, and ensure that important assignments and deadlines remain on schedule.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide direct administrative and executive support to the Executive Director.
• Review, organize, prioritize, and assist with the management of the Executive Director’s emails and correspondence.
• Manage and coordinate the Executive Director’s calendar, appointments, meetings, conference calls, and other commitments.
• Monitor important schedules, deadlines, follow-up items, and organizational timelines.
• Proactively remind and prepare the Executive Director for upcoming meetings, deadlines, events, and commitments.
• Coordinate meetings and communications with federal, state, county, and local government agencies and representatives.
• Assist with meetings involving community organizations, funders, Board members, business partners, consultants, and other stakeholders.
• Prepare agendas, correspondence, reports, presentations, meeting materials, and other supporting documentation as needed.
• Attend meetings with the Executive Director when requested and assist with meeting notes, action items, documentation, and follow-up.
• Coordinate with BEOF management and staff regarding important matters requiring the Executive Director’s attention.
• Track assignments and follow-up items to help ensure projects and organizational priorities remain on schedule.
• Assist with fundraising activities, community events, special events, and other BEOF initiatives.
• Assist the Executive Director with special projects and time-sensitive organizational matters.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical records for the Executive Office.
• Communicate professionally with staff, Board members, government officials, community partners, vendors, and members of the public.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with a high level of professionalism and discretion.
• Perform other duties and special assignments as directed by the Executive Director.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Previous experience as an Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant, or in a similar professional support position strongly preferred.
• Experience working within a nonprofit, government, community-based organization, or executive office environment is a plus.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, schedules, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, email, electronic calendars, and document preparation.
• Ability to work independently and anticipate the needs of the Executive Director.
• Ability to communicate professionally with individuals at all levels of an organization and with external stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Must demonstrate professionalism, reliability, sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Schedule & Compensation

Position: Part-Time Executive Assistant to the Executive Director Schedule: Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM Compensation: $31.25 per hour. This position is initially part-time with the potential to transition into a full-time position in the future, based on organizational needs and job performance.

About BEOF

The Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation (BEOF) is a community-based nonprofit organization dedicated to providing programs, resources, opportunities, and essential services that support children, families, seniors, and individuals throughout the community.

BEOF works collaboratively with government agencies, community organizations, funders, and other partners to strengthen the community and improve the quality of life for the individuals and families we serve. BEOF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PLEASE SEND YOUR UPDATED RESUME WITH REFERENCES TO INFORMATION@BEOF.ORG FOR CONSIDERATION.

Job Title: Family Worker

Position: 12 months per year | Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
Location: Stepping Stone Academy of South Hudson – (Former Bayonne Head Start)
Reports To: Director of Head Start/Social Service Director

Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation (BEOF) operates the Bayonne Head Start program, providing comprehensive early childhood education and family support services to promote school readiness for children from low-income families in our community

DESCRIPTION:

The Family Worker works with enrolled families of children 3-5 years old to deliver services to support family well-being, child learning and development, and foster parental confidence and skills that promote the early learning and development of their children. This is accomplished through individualized family partnerships that take into account family strengths, needs, and goals, along with any existing plans made with other community agencies. The Family Worker works directly with families.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensures that Family Needs Assessment and Family Goals are completed within 90 days of family enrollment
• Maintain compliance with Head Start program standards and procedures

• Work with families to ensure consistent child attendance
• Perform daily data entry into our child file databases

• Work with Social Service staff to support recruitment and enrollment
• Other duties as assigned by the program

KEY COMPETENCIES: (specific knowledge, skills or skill sets, and/or abilities necessary to perform work activities):

• Be able to perform all the essential functions of the position
• Ability to work independently, but also be a team player
• Ability to problem-solve and handle sensitive information and difficult situations tactfully and confidentially
• Must be able to use a computer for written communication, data entry, spreadsheet applications, and report creation

BENEFITS:

After completion of a 60-day probationary period, full-time employees are eligible for:

• Paid Time Off:
  • One sick day per month (12 annually)
  • Paid program break vacations (one week in November, Winter Break, and Spring Break)
  • One personal day per every three months
  • Four (4) bereavement days annually
  • Twenty (20) vacation days
• Health insurance with employee contributions
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must show a negative TB Test and obtain a health provider statement showing free of communicable diseases

• Must receive clearance from Background, Child Abuse, and Sex Offenders checks

• Must be able to speak clearly and fully comprehend written and spoken English.
• Spanish speaking a must.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION:

• •  High school diploma or equivalent with one year experience working in the social service field
  • Current credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or a related field a plus

SALARY –  $33,000.00

TO APPLY:

Send resume to abrown@bayonneheadstart.org  by September 30, 2026 with the following information:

• Cover letter that addresses the required qualifications.

• Current resume.

Job Title: Family Worker/Bus Aide

Position: 10 months per year | Full-Time (37.5 hours
Location: Stepping Stone Academy of South Hudson – (Former Bayonne Head Start)
Reports To: Social Services Coordinator/Transportation Coordinator

Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation (BEOF) operates the Bayonne Head Start program, providing comprehensive early childhood education and family support services to promote school readiness for children from low-income families in our community

DESCRIPTION:

The Dual position in corporates family worker responsibilities as well as bus aide responsibilities.

The Family worker works with enrolled families of children 3-5 years old to deliver services to support family well-being, child learning and development, and foster parental confidence and skills that promote the early learning and development of their children. This is accomplished through individualized family partnerships that take into account family strengths, needs, and goals, along with any existing plans made with other community agencies. The Family Worker works directly with families.

The Bus Aide supports the safe transportation of students by assisting the bus driver in maintaining a safe, orderly, and positive environment during transportation to and from school and school-related activities. The Bus Aide assists students during loading and unloading, supports student supervision, and helps ensure compliance with school transportation policies and safety procedures.

 BENEFITS:

After completion of a 60-day probationary period, full-time employees are eligible for:

• Paid Time Off:
  • One sick day per month (10 months)
  • Paid program break vacations (one week in November, Winter Break, and Spring Break)
  • One personal day per every three months
  • Four (4) bereavement days annually
• Health insurance with employee contributions
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must show a negative TB Test and obtain a health provider statement showing free of communicable diseases
• Must receive clearance from Background, Child Abuse, and Sex Offenders checks
• Must be able to speak clearly and fully comprehend written and spoken English.
• Spanish speaking or Arabic language a plus

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION:

• •  High school diploma or equivalent with one year experience working in a pre-school setting
  • Experience working as a bus aide
  • Current credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or a related field a plus

SALARY – $33,000.00

TO APPLY:

Send resume to abrown@bayonneheadstart.org  by September 30, 2026 with the following information:

• Cover letter that addresses the required qualifications.
• Current resume

Stepping Stone Academy Part-Time Cook Assistant For Pre-School- 30 Hours a Week

POSITION: Part-Time Cook Assistant

Reports to: Head Start Director

 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Assist the cook in preparing and distributing meals in compliance with USDA requirements
• Adhere to all guidelines and regulations pertaining to food management as described by USDA
• Prepare, set-up, and clean up after breakfast, lunch and snack as planned on menus
• Assist with food orders and inventory of supplies
• Participate in meetings and trainings as required by the program

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Cooking experience a plus
• Obtain Food Handlers certification within 90 days of hire
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language -knowledge of Arabic and Spanish a plus
• Clearance required for background, fingerprinting and sex offender checks
• Physical and PPD clearance required

 

BENEFITS:

• Eight days of paid leave to be taken within one year of employment after probationary period
• Holiday pay will be provided based on regular scheduled hours after probationary period

 

SALARY: $15.92 per hour

 

TO APPLY: Send resume to abrown@bayonneheadstart.org by October 7, 2026

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