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We are a nonprofit Abbott-based preschool in the Trenton community seeking an engaging, upbeat, considerate, preferably bilingual (Spanish) Family Worker to support our early childhood education program. We have seven classrooms, each with 15 children. The successful Family Worker will serve as a point of contact with Trenton community families looking to enroll their children into the program or are already in the program, and in addition, initiates community engagement activities to achieve enrollment goals and assists families with community resources.

The position is a 10.5-month position that begins in mid-August to prepare for the upcoming school year and ends in June. It is a 40-hour/week position and initially starts at $16/hour with no experience. If you do have experience in an Abbott education environment, the pay scale increases.

Requirements

• Serves as a point of contact with families in the program.
• Initiates community engagement activities to achieve enrollment goals and conducts outreach to stakeholders.
• Attends school district meetings.
• Communicates with parents regularly through emails, phone calls, and memos, as well as engaging parents in any events or issues occurring in the program.
• Manages intake process, reviews eligibility, and assists families with completion of enrollment process; prepares and maintains required presentations, reports, and records, as directed.
• Assists in marketing to ensure that all advertising, social media, public relation pieces, etc. are accurate and of the highest quality.
• Completes and maintains the USDA (lunch) applications.
• Inputs student information in Outcome Tracker and prepares classroom information reports.
• Conducts home visit process to build rapport with families.
• Preparation of parent orientation, “welcome back” events, and other parent engagement events.
• Cooperates with other staff in planning and conducting special events and projects.

Qualifications and Education

• Self-starter; can-do attitude, ability to navigate barriers.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with all levels, including staff, parents, and children.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to problem solve and take initiatives that adhere to purpose, mission, and goals of Millhill.
• Strong computer skills, software proficiency with all Microsoft applications.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle for transportation.
• Self-motivated, strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task, prioritize, detailed-oriented, and flexible.
• Ability to take direction, but also work independently, team player, resourceful, and creative thinker.

• High school diploma
• One to three years’ relevant experience
• Bilingual in Spanish preferable.
• Demonstrated success in engaging customers.

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision/flexible spending account(s)/voluntary insurance plans, vacation and sick leave, 403(b) retirement plan, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement.

Millhill offers high quality, child-centered early education, accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), with a 4-Star Rating from Grow NJ. In addition, our classrooms use The Creative Curriculum, a research-based curriculum approved by the State of NJ’s Division of Early Childhood Education. To ensure high quality early childhood education is accessible to all children in Trenton, irrespective of their socio- economic conditions, our preschool is cost free to Trenton’s children.

Position Summary

The lead teacher is responsible for the overall supervision and education of a group of fifteen (15) children, ages 3-5 years old, in a state-contracted preschool classroom under the direction of Millhill Child and Family Development in partnership with the Trenton Board of Education.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Because we are funded by the Trenton Board of Education, the compensation is guided by their pay scales. Therefore, the position is based on a candidate’s years of experience in an Abbott-based educational environment, plus college credits. In addition, a P-3 or N-8 certification is required. A teacher without any Abbott experience and a bachelor’s degree would be eligible for a salary of $54,321. The salary increases with years of experience and level of education. With 14 years of experience and a PhD, a teacher can expect a salary in the range of $95,000. We also follow the Trenton Board of Education’s school calendar for days off and teachers are granted 12 days off during the school year. These days accrue per pay period during the first year of employment and then 81 hours is granted each year at the beginning of the school year following that (depending on the employment start date).

Essential Responsibilities

• Oversee and ensure the children’s safety and well-being at all times; treat each child, co-worker and parent with dignity and respect
• Establish and maintain a clean, safe, and caring classroom environment equipped with age-appropriate learning materials aligned with The Creative Curriculum
• Develop lesson plans in collaboration with the Teacher Assistant; assume an equal amount of classroom housekeeping responsibilities
• Assess and document each child’s development; prepare quarterly parent conference forms
• Arrange the classroom in accordance with Creative Curriculum principles – display all necessary planning boards and charts
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and organized classroom, storage closets, and bathroom at all times.
• Develop and implement activities that meet the individual and group needs of children
• Create a classroom environment that represents the group’s cultural diversity
• Be ECERS or ECERS-3 knowledgeable

These duties are not inclusive. Other duties as are necessary to facilitate smooth functions of the agency may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• NJ State Pre-K through 3rd grade (P-3) Standard Teaching Certificate
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older and meet all State of NJ Licensing requirements
• Must have the ability to work well with parents and other staff members
• Excellent oral and written skills with competency in email communications; familiarity with Google classroom or other online teaching platforms a plus
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus
• New Employee Orientation, Prevention of Child Abuse and Harassment Training, CPR and AED certification are provided within first 20 days of employment
• Drug screening and Fingerprinting must be completed before employment

Benefits

• Holiday pay, including a week-long paid Spring and Winter Holiday ; Paid time off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits; 403B plan with employer match

Millhill Child and Family Development is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The Mental Health Therapist must be NJ certified and will work directly with clientele, his/her family, and other Millhill staff members to assist in providing the most appropriate course of treatment. This is a per diem position for an outpatient therapist with clinical experience with both youth and adults ranging from 4-65 years old reporting to the Program Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Provide weekly individual and/or family tele-therapy counseling for a minimum of five clients
• Create an environment in which the family feels part of the team and knows the importance of their input, if applicable.
• Meet regularly for individual, group, and team supervision as needed and set forth by the Director of Behavioral Health.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings, as necessary.
• Discuss all cases as part of supervision in a weekly format.
• Follow all ethical standards set forth by state licensing board that issues your license.
• Follow standards/guidelines set forth by HIPAA and protect all client PHI.
• Complete all documentation required in a timely manner, including but not limited to activity logs, progress notes, intake paperwork, intake assessments, termination summaries, standardized assessment, and/or treatment plans
• Be an active part of your performance evaluations.

Requirements

• Minimum of a masters degree in a counseling or related discipline (must be a licensed social worker if possessing a masters in social work).
• Bi-lingual Spanish preferred
• Familiarity with youth populations ranging from 4-21 years old & with contacting the DCP&P hotline if abuse/neglect is reported/suspected.
• Electronic health record knowledge and application will be required for all documentation. Electronic health record training is provided as part of the orientation process for the position.
• Familiarity with various theoretical orientations conducive to providing progress with the local, urban population.
• Familiarity with the wellness and recovery approach toward emotional strength & healing.
• Familiarity with the Quality of Life Inventory assessment for evaluating adults ranging from 21-65 years old.
• Familiarity with the C.A.F.A.S assessment in order to formally evaluate youth along 8 specific life domains.
• Familiarity with tele-counseling and related audio & visual applications/software to implement effective tele-services. Tele-service training is provided as part of the orientation process for this position.

Benefits

• Offered as a per diem position, minimum of 5 hours per week, preferably a candidate who is willing to come into the office once weekly to meet clients requesting in-person meetings
• Rate commensurate with experience
• Training opportunities to earn CEUs
• Weekly certified clinical supervision provided (LAC, LSW, LCSW)

Millhill Child and Family Development is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees

Millhill offers high quality, child-centered early education, accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), with a 4-Star Rating from Grow NJ. In addition, our classrooms use The Creative Curriculum, a research-based curriculum approved by the State of NJ’s Division of Early Childhood Education. To ensure high quality early childhood education is accessible to all children in Trenton, irrespective of their socio- economic conditions, our preschool is cost free to Trenton’s children.

Position Summary

The Teacher Assistant is responsible for assisting the Group Teacher in providing overall care and supervision to a group of fifteen children aged 3 to 5 years old, in a state-contracted preschool classroom, under the direction of Millhill Child and Family Development in partnership with the Trenton Board of Education.

Essential Responsibilities

• Oversee and ensure the children’s safety and well-being at all times; treat each child, co-worker and parent with dignity and respect
• Assists in maintaining a clean, safe, and caring classroom environment equipped with age-appropriate learning materials
• Attend meetings and training sessions, as assigned
• Work with the children on an individual or small group basis.
• Evaluate students’ social development and physical well-being; be prepared to temporarily take on the role of lead teacher when needed in both an in person and virtual environment
• Create a classroom environment that represents the group’s cultural diversity

• Provide assistance to the Lead/Group Teacher in developing lessons

• Interact with children, both in person and virtually, preparing snacks, teaching children about numbers, colors and shapes, helping them get dressed and changing their diapers when needed.

• Arrange the environment and prepare supplies for activities. Assure that equipment and supplies are accessible and in good condition. Clean up the area after the activity

Requirements

• High School Diploma plus Parapro certification and/or 60 college credits
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older
• Experience working with young children
• Must have the ability to work well with parents and other staff members
• Excellent oral and written skills with competency in email communications; familiarity with Google classroom or other online teaching platforms, a plus
• Bilingual in Spanish, a plus

Additional Requirements

Benefits

• Paid time off, in addition to winter and spring breaks
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits; 403B plan with employer match

Millhill Child and Family Development is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.