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Arkville Head Start Classroom Aide/Custodian

Looking for rewarding work that makes a difference in a child and family’s life? Come work for Head Start! This position will assist staff with daily activities in Head Start classroom. Work side by side with classroom Teacher, Teacher Assistant and other staff in high energy classroom with 3, 4 and 5 year olds. High school diploma or GED required. This is a 40 hour per week position. 30 hours as Classroom Aide and 10 hours doing custodial work, cleaning the center. $14.98 per hour. Accepting applications until the position has been filled.

Arkville Head Start Family Service Worker

Are you interested in working with children and families? Do you feel rewarded when you can help a family achieve its goals? A Family Service Worker position may be just the right fit for you. The Arkville Head Start Center is looking for a Family Service Worker. Required to have a Family Development Credential or Associate’s degree in psychology, sociology, or human services, and one year’s experience working with low-income families and familiarity with public benefit programs. NYS driver’s license, personal vehicle required; mileage reimbursed. 37.5 hours per week.

Communications and Resource Development Coordinator

Are you interested in an exciting career focused on building capacity?  Do you have a passion for events and fundraising?  Are you detail-oriented and enjoy writing?  Then this job might just be for you.  Delaware Opportunities is seeking an organized, detail-oriented, enthusiastic individual to join their Senior Management Team and take charge of agencywide communications as well as resource development.

Davenport Head Start Teacher Assistant

Interested in working with children in a high energy, creatively stimulating environment? Want to make a difference in a child’s life? Head Start may be for you!! The Davenport Head Start Center is looking for a Teacher Assistant. Minimum of Child Development Associate or Associate’s degree in early childhood or ability to obtain a CDA within 2 years, and one-year experience working with preschool children. NYS driver’s license required. 40 hours per week. Salary range $16.46-20.62 per hour, based on credentials.

Deposit Head Start Classroom Aide/Custodian

Looking for rewarding work that makes a difference in a child and family’s life? Come work for Head Start! This position will assist staff with daily activities in Head Start classroom. Work side by side with classroom Teacher, Teacher Assistant and other staff in high energy classroom with 3, 4 and 5 year olds. High school diploma or GED required. This is a 40 hour per week position. 30 hours as Classroom Aide and 10 hours doing custodial work, cleaning the center. $14.98 per hour. Accepting applications until the position has been filled.

Deposit Head Start Food and Nutrition Services Worker

High school diploma or GED and/or one year experience in quantity cooking. NYS driver’s license required; mileage reimbursed. 35 hours per week. Salary range $15.66 per hour. The application review process will begin be ongoing until the position has been filled. $250 sign on bonus after one month of employment Applications accepted at Delaware Opportunities Inc., 35430 State Highway 10, Hamden, NY 13782; Equal Employment Opportunity MF/ F/ Disability/ Protected Veteran Status

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.66 - $19.61 per hour

Benefits:

Family Residence Support Worker

Are you looking for a job that is both rewarding and fun? Do you like working with children or adolescence? Delaware Opportunity has a job that affords you the opportunity to have fun while working with children or adolescence in the agency operated foster homes providing support to the parent and the youth in the homes. Four years’ experience working with children or adolescents and/or a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, education, or related field.

Family Service Worker

Seeking a hard-working, caring, and trustworthy individual for our Head Start Center located in Arkville, NY. Required to have a Family Development Credential or Associate’s degree in psychology, sociology, or human services, and one year’s experience working with low-income families and familiarity with public benefit programs. Candidate must have a valid NYS Driver License. Family Service Worker will serve as a liaison between the Head Start Center and participating families, assisting families to gain access to needed services and achieve self-sufficiency.

Fishs Eddy Head Start Family Service Worker

Are you interested in working with children and families? Do you feel rewarded when you can help a family achieve its goals? A Family Service Worker position may be just the right fit for you. The Fishs Eddy Head Start Center is looking for a Family Service Worker. Required to have a Family Development Credential or Associate’s degree in psychology, sociology, or human services, and one year’s experience working with low-income families and familiarity with public benefit programs. NYS driver’s license, personal vehicle required; mileage reimbursed. 37.5 hours per week.