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Current Opportunities
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The Leaguers Inc., was founded in 1943 and is the oldest incorporated African American social service agency in the state. The Leaguers Inc., serves over 1500 children and families a year by promoting high quality Early Childhood education in Newark, Irvington, East Orange, Roselle, and Elizabeth.
Current Available Positions
Associate Teacher
Assist the classroom teacher in providing high-quality early childhood services in a safe, and supervised educational setting for children in their environment (classroom, outdoor play area, and field trips). Promote the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of Head Start children. Encourage parent involvement in all aspects of the program. Develop individual goals for children, provide an ongoing assessment on progress and facilitate transition into kindergarten. Must, meet requirements of the Federal Head Start Performance Standards inclusive of early Learning and School Readiness and any local, state, and/or agency policies and procedures. Adhere to The Leaguers’ code of conduct and Ethics Statement as stated in the employee handbook.
Child Care Provider
The Child Care Provider is responsible for supporting and assisting the Teacher in planning and implementing an appropriate educational environment that fosters the cognitive, emotional, and physical growth of the young children 3-5 years of age. Assist in providing children with a diverse learning environment while ensuring varied experiences which will help them to develop socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development. Assist in planning for routines and transitions, so that they occur in a timely, predictable, and unrushed manner according to each child's needs. Adhere to The Leaguers code of conduct and Ethics Statement written within the employee handbook.
Early Head Start Teacher
Ensure our youngest children develop a solid foundation for life. Encourage the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of infants and toddlers. Ensure their safety and welfare. Conduct child screenings and developmental assessments. Promote family engagement in all aspects of the program. Meet the requirements of Federal Head Start Performance Standards and any local, state, and/or agency policies and procedures. Adhere to The Leaguers code of conduct and Ethics Statement written within the employee handbook.
Family Advocate
The Family Advocate is the lead person in the Family Engagement process. Has primary responsibility for recruitment and enrollment. Promote family wellness and ensure parent involvement. Operate as a liaison between classroom, parent, and child in the areas of education, child development, and mental health. Provide community resources and collaborations, support individual family service delivery, inclusive of monitoring and reporting. Adhere to The Leaguers code of conduct and Ethics Statement written within the employee handbook.
Head Start Teacher
Provide high-quality early childhood services in a successful, safe, and supervised educational setting for children while, they are in the Head Start environment (classroom, outdoor play area, and field trips). Promote the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of Head Start children. Encourage parent involvement in all aspects of the program. Develop individual goals for children, provide an ongoing assessment on progress and facilitate transition into kindergarten. Must, meet requirements of the Federal Head Start Performance Standards inclusive of Early Learning and School Readiness and local, state, and/or agency policies and procedures. Adhere to The Leaguers’ code of conduct and Ethics Statement as stated in the employee handbook.
Health/Nutrition Specialist
Under the supervision of the Health Director, the Specialist is responsible for providing technical and direct assistance to Head Start/Early Head Start staff, children, and families relating to the Health Services/Nutrition Education. Collaborate with Family Advocates, Teaching Staff, Site Supervisors, and Disabilities Coordinators to assure integration of the Health Services/Nutrition Education work plans with all program staff. Manages, coordinates, and assures the provision of comprehensive health, nutrition education, and dental services for children and families. Promotes preventative health services and early intervention as well as health and safety practices. Plan and coordinate first aid training for center staff. Assures that child health records are maintained at assigned centers. Adhere to The Leaguers code of conduct and Ethics Statement written within the employee handbook.
Maintenance Worker
To provide custodial and minor maintenance for the center inclusive of classrooms, offices, and common areas. Maintain utilities, equipment, fixtures, and materials for the facility and grounds. Responsible for ensuring that the center meets licensing standards at all times and is a safe and hazard-free environment for children. Adhere to The Leaguers code of conduct and Ethics Statement written within the employee handbook.
Perinatal Educator (Home Visitor)
The Perinatal Educator is primarily responsible for delivering prenatal and postpartum education and home-based school-readiness services on a weekly basis the enhance knowledge of maternal and child development, as defined by Head Start Performance Standards. The Perinatal Educator works with families to provide infant developmental screenings and health services, social services including referrals, advocacy and crisis intervention, parent involvement, and biweekly socializations in accordance with federal, state, and program guidelines. The role also requires partnering with families to implement an age-appropriate curriculum for the newborn and the development of Family Partnership Agreements. These services are provided in a home-based setting with the expecting parent, newborn, and or guardian as active participants, and socialization at The Leaguers’ sites. Adhere to The Leaguers code of conduct and Ethics Statement written within the employee handbook.