Employment Opportunities
As of June 3, 2025
Social Services / Family Partner
Openings: (1) Ocean County Head Start
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
$21-25/hr (Based on Education)
A Family Partner in Head Start is a role focused on building relationships and providing support to families, acting as a bridge between the program and the families it serves. They work to understand the needs of each family, develop partnerships to meet those needs, and support families in achieving their goals for their children and themselves. •Candidates must have BA / BS in Social Work or related field and / or experience in case management with solid organizational skills. •Will consider candidates with AA •Proficient in all Microsoft applications and adapt quickly to agency software used. •Effective and relatable communication with clients and staff of diverse backgrounds. •Prefer candidate to speak, read and write Spanish in addition to English to meet caseload need. •Valid Driver's License, insurable and transportation. Must be able to lift at least 45 pounds. Eligible for FT paid time off, paid holidays and fringe benefits such as health, life, dental and 403b plan. Requires Fingerprint and CARI Clearances per New Jersey Office of Licensing.
Maintenance for Property Management
Openings: 4FT (40 hours) – various sites and agency vehicle for daily use (includes Head Start and Property Teams)
$20-23/hr
Performs a range of duties for our agency and properties based on work orders assigned. Duties include and are not limited to repair guidance, cleaning and remodeling, regular repairs, painting, landscaping tasks, carpeting, and more. Minimum one (1) year experience in high volume customer service. Valid Driver's License and transportation. Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds regularly with bending, stooping and lifting. Eligible for FT paid time off, paid holidays and fringe benefits such as health, life, dental and 403b plan. Requires Fingerprint and CARI Clearances per New Jersey Office of Licensing.
Cook
Head Start Team
Openings: (1 FT for our Lakewood)​
$17/hr
HEAD START TEAM Program year position assists in implementing the program(s) provision of nutrition services by preparing meals, and maintaining a safe and sanitary kitchen environment. Additional duties may include making purchases, picking up / delivering locally purchased items, and assisting other sites based on program needs. O Candidate must have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. O Serve Safe Certification is a preferred. O Valid Driver's License, transportation, and insurable. O Schedule is Monday - Friday 7:00am - 2:30pm FT eligible paid time off, paid holidays, and fringe benefits such as health, life, dental and 401k / 403b plans. Must be able to lift at least 45 pounds regularly with bending, stooping and lifting. Requires Fingerprint, CARI, and driver Clearances as well.
Weatherization Director
Openings:
(1) Ocean County - 40 hours / week
$28.84/hr​​
Oversees the planning, management, and supervision of a weatherization program. Responsible for ensuring that the program meets community needs and organizational goals. This role often involves coordinating staff, managing budgets, training staff and ensuring compliance with regulations. • Audit eligible clients home to determine the tactics and materials needed for the weatherization of the dwelling in accordance with DOE and State Regulations for both single family and multifamily, Renter and Owner. • Prepare the list of materials for each dwelling unit audited to be used in the preparation of Bid • Packages and preparation of the Building Check List as part of the client’s application package. • Perform In-Progress Inspections on all units contracted out to vendors to determine that the work is being accomplished in accordance with the contract and that the work is being accomplished in a professional manner. Supervise field technicians and staff up to and including assigning and inspection of work. • Work with contractors on installations of materials through job completions. • Meet production requirements set forth by DCA. • Survey the quantity of homes required as mandated in the funding source contract. In surveying homes, compare the requirements of the audits provided by the utility companies against the requirements of his/her audit. • Responsible for understanding all grant and fiscal requirements. Qualifications •     HS Diploma or GED equivalent •     QCI (Quality Control Inspector) Certified •     Comprehensive knowledge of Weatherization procedures. . •     Valid NJ Driver’s License and insurable •     Minimum five years experience •     Required to speak, read, and write English and Spanish (preferred) •     Required to deal effectively with public and staff •     Required to communicate and work with adults from diverse backgrounds
Bus Driver / Facilities
(1FT or 1PT) Brick (1FT or 1PT) Lakewood (1FT or 1PT) Toms River – up to 40 hours per week) HEAD START TEAM
$25/hr
Program Year position requires high school diploma or equivalent with CDL with P and S endorsement Class A or B. · Transports children ages 3 -5 years old daily to designated sites including field trips. · Driving record from DMV and DOT clearances and insurability required. Eligible for New Jersey Part-time paid time off earned. Must be able to lift at least 45 pounds regularly with bending, stooping and lifting. Requires Fingerprint and CARI Clearances per New Jersey Office of Licensing.
Early Head Start Home Visitor (Teacher)
Opening: (4FT Manchester – 37.5 hours based in Manchester and services Ocean County) English Only and Bilingual English / Spanish
​ $19- $25/hr
EARLY HEAD START TEAM The Early Head Start Home Visitor will provide early, continuous, intensive and comprehensive child development and family support services to eligible pregnant women, infants, toddlers and their families through a series of weekly home visits (90 minutes) and scheduled socializations activities. The EHS home visitor will design, plan and carry out developmentally appropriate experiences that meet all component areas of Head Start, the school readiness goals established by the program and the individual needs of the child. Each Home Visitor will maintain a maximum caseload of 10-12 infants, toddlers and/or pregnant women. •Candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent, CDA Infant Toddler or Home Visitor. •Prefer college degree (Associates or higher) in early childhood education or related field with 18 college credits in ECE and preschool teaching experience. •Requires bilingual; speak, read and write English & Spanish to meet caseload need. •Agency vehicle provided for home visits and agency use. •Flexibility in schedule to meet agency need. Eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and fringe benefits such as health, life, dental and 403b plan. Requires valid Driver's License, must be insurable to utilize agency provided vehicles to and from visits. Must be able to lift 45 pounds regularly with bending, stooping, kneeling, etc. Requires Fingerprint and CARI Clearances per New Jersey Office of Licensing and grant requirements.
Early Head Start Manager
Opening:
(1FT) Manchester, NJ – 37.5 hours per week)
​ $26 - $28.84/hr
EARLY HEAD START TEAM The Early Head Start/Head Start Site Manager oversees the overall management of the Early Childhood Education homebased program that services Ocean County, including supervising Home Visitors (refer to openings below) and overseeing site. Program assists enrolled pregnant women and children ages birth to 3 years old. The EHS Manager trains, supervises and evaluates staff and ensures client needs / goals are on track. Refer to Home Visitor posting for more program information. •Bachelors or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education or in a related field with preschool teaching experience. A degree in a related field means a college degree (Bachelors or higher) with a program of study which included 6 (18 credits) or more courses in early childhood education and / or child development. •Preschool experience means completion of supervised teaching experience as a preschool teacher in a licensed program or employment as a public preschool teacher. •Experience in supervising education staff required. •Proficient in all Microsoft applications and adapt quickly to agency software used. •Effective and relatable communication with vendors, clients and staff of diverse backgrounds. •Prefer candidate to speak, read and write Spanish in addition to English to meet caseload need. •Valid driver’s license and access to transportation as needed Eligible for FT paid time off, paid holidays and fringe benefits such as health, life, dental and 401k plan. Must be able to lift at least 45 pounds regularly with bending, stooping and lifting. Requires Fingerprint and CARI Clearances per New Jersey Office of Licensing.
Education / Site Supervisor
Openings:
(1FT) Lakewood (1FT) Toms River - 40 hours per week
​​ $27-$35/hr
Monitors the implementation of education services and guides teaching staff in child development best practices for children ages 3 – 5 years old. Monitors and coordinates staff schedules internally and arrange/schedule substitutes for the center as mandated by Head Start Management and Programs. In addition, ensures safety of facility and coordinates service. •BA or BS in Early Childhood Education or related field with required minimal of 18 credits in Early Childhood credits. NJ Teacher Certification P-3 standard endorsement preferred. •Experience in supervising education staff required. •Valid New Jersey Driver's License and transportation. •Must be able to lift at least 45 pounds regularly with bending, stooping and lifting. •Proficient in all Microsoft applications and adapt quickly to agency software used. •Effective and relatable communication with clients, vendors and staff of diverse backgrounds. Eligible for FT paid time off, paid holidays and fringe benefits such as health, life, dental and 403b plan. Requires Fingerprint and CARI clearances as well per New Jersey Office of Licensing.
Teacher (Early Childhood)
Openings: 1FT (37.5 hours) Toms River, 3FT (37.5 hours) Lakewood
1FT (37.5 hours) Brick, 1FT (37.5 hours) Manchester
​ $19.00 - $29/hr
Head Start program year position requires minimum of an Associates or in higher degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (18 credits or more in ECE) with pre-school Teaching experience. BA and P-3 or Nursery certifications preferred. •Educates children ages 3 – 5 years old. •Delivers program services regarding child development and education through individual classroom management and parent involvement. •Actively supervises children by leading gross motor activities and participating in walking field trips to surrounding neighborhoods, parks, local library, etc. •Stands and walks about observing and interacting with children at play, facilitating learning and ensuring safety of children in care. •Stoops, crawls, kneels and bends in order to speak to children at their eye level, to play with them, to pick up toys and equipment on the floor. •Implements health policies by observing children on a daily basis for health concerns, washing hands, brushing teeth, intervening with toileting accidents, disinfecting materials and equipment, and keeping classroom clean and orderly. Eligible for FT paid time off, paid holidays and fringe benefits such as health, life, dental and 401k plans. Valid Driver's License and transportation. Must be able to lift at least 45 pounds. Requires Fingerprint and CARI Clearances as well.
Teacher Assistant (Bilingual English / Spanish)
Opening: 8 Full-time (1 Brick, 4 Lakewood, 1 Manchester, 1 Toms River)
English and English / Spanish positions available
$17.00/hr
HEAD START TEAM Program year position assists Teacher in delivery of Head Start services regarding child development and education for center-based children ages 3 – 5 years old. Candidate must have minimal of a high school diploma or equivalent. CDA is a plus. •Eligible for FT paid time off, paid holidays and fringe benefits such as health, life, dental and 403b plans. •Valid Driver's License and transportation. •Must be able to lift at least 45 pounds. •Requires Fingerprint and CARI Clearances as well.
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Email: Email Resumes to hr@oceaninc.org
Fax: 732-244-2615 (Leslie)
Fax: 732-942-3777 (Sherrie)