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Plattsburgh, New York

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Last verified: 10/13/2026

Prepare nutritious meals and snacks for children in Early Head Start. Full-time; $16.25/hour. The full description specifies on-site work in Plattsburgh. See the full posting for complete duties and qualifications.
Plattsburgh, New York

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Last verified: 10/13/2026

Provide information, referrals, advocacy and direct services to low-income residents. Full-time; $19.05/hour. On-site at 54 Margaret Street, Plattsburgh. See the full posting for complete duties and qualifications.
Franklin County, New York

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Last verified: 10/13/2026

Support Head Start and Early Head Start classroom activities and children’s development. Full-time, year-round; $16.25/hour. Work may be assigned at any JCEO site in Franklin County. High school diploma/GED and relevant experience or equivalent preparation required. See the full posting for complete duties and qualifications.
Wayne, Ontario and Cayuga counties, New York

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Last verified: 10/14/2026

Full-time, Monday–Thursday, 6:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; $19–$22/hour. Weatherize homes through air sealing, insulation and related repairs. Requires a high school diploma/GED and driver's license; experience is preferred but training is provided. Agency vehicles serve worksites; employees need transportation to the shop.
Wayne County, New York

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Last verified: 10/14/2026

Healthy Families role, 37.5 hours per week over four days; $19.50–$20/hour. Conduct outreach, assessments and home visits, support parent-child relationships and connect families with services. Requires a high school diploma/equivalent and a valid driver's license. Occasional evening or weekend events are required.
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Full-time and part-time opportunities; $16.50–$16.74/hour. Support child supervision, classroom learning and daily routines. Requires a high school diploma/GED, a qualifying early-childhood degree or CDA pathway, including completing a CDA within two years of hire, and a valid driver's license. Confirm the assigned center.
Newark, New York

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Last verified: 10/14/2026

Newark Head Start, Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–1 p.m., 30 hours per week; $16.50–$17/hour. Prepare and serve meals, maintain sanitation and food records, and support food service across centers when needed. Requires a high school diploma/GED and required medical and background clearances.
Newark, New York

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Last verified: 10/14/2026

Full-time at Newark Head Start, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m., 40 hours per week; $23–$24/hour. Plan and deliver early childhood learning, assess development and work with families. Review the full posting for education pathways, required clearances and training.
Nassau County — worksite varies, New York

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Last verified: 10/14/2026

Full-time. Build community partnerships, support residents and family goals, participate in local meetings and help coordinate youth programs. Requires an associate degree and/or at least three years of human-services experience, familiarity with Nassau County and strong communication skills. The agency lists the work location as varying; confirm the assigned site.
Nassau County — worksite varies, New York

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Last verified: 10/14/2026

Part-time. Support safe Head Start transportation, assist children boarding and exiting, check seat belts and attendance, and confirm safe handoffs. Requires a high school diploma/GED and effective communication. The agency lists the work location as varying; confirm the assigned site.
Nassau County — worksite varies, New York

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Last verified: 10/14/2026

Full-time. Provide assessments, goal planning, benefits and resource referrals, advocacy and progress monitoring. Requires a bachelor's degree in social work or a related field, relevant human-services experience and access to transportation; consult the full qualifications. The agency lists the work location as varying; confirm the assigned site.
Nassau County — worksite varies, New York

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Last verified: 10/14/2026

Full-time. Assist with child supervision and classroom activities, including coverage across classrooms. Requires a high school diploma/GED, effective communication and the ability to complete the CDA credential program. The agency lists the work location as varying; confirm the assigned site.
Nassau County — worksite varies, New York

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Last verified: 10/14/2026

Full-time. Coordinate recruitment and enrollment, health screenings, family goals, referrals and home visits. Requires a high school diploma/GED and one to two years of human-services experience; a Family Development Credential is a plus. Evening or weekend visits may be needed. The agency lists the work location as varying; confirm the assigned site.
Nassau County — worksite varies, New York

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Last verified: 10/14/2026

Full-time. Assist with food preparation, meal service, cleaning and kitchen safety. Requires a high school diploma/GED, current food-service training certification and at least one year of experience preparing food in quantity. The agency lists the work location as varying; confirm the assigned site.
Nassau County — worksite varies, New York

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Last verified: 10/14/2026

Full-time. Plan classroom activities, guide classroom staff and work with children and families on learning and development. The posting lists several early-childhood degree and experience pathways; review the full qualifications. The agency lists the work location as varying; confirm the assigned site.
Nassau County — worksite varies, New York

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Last verified: 10/14/2026

Full-time. Support classroom learning, child supervision, lesson planning and family activities. Requires a high school diploma/GED, experience or knowledge working with young children, and a CDA or enrollment toward that credential. The agency lists the work location as varying; confirm the assigned site.
Yonkers, New York

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Last verified: 10/14/2026

Full-time prevention and youth-development role, $45,000–$50,000 annually. Deliver community prevention programs and coordinate summer youth leadership activities. Work includes office, school and community settings, local travel and occasional evenings or weekends. Requires a relevant bachelor's degree, CPP or CPS certification and a valid New York driver's license. The agency describes the role as bilingual; consult the full posting.
Various Head Start/Early Head Start centers, New York

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Last verified: 10/14/2026

Substitute openings across LEAP's five Head Start/Early Head Start centers. Posted pay is $16.09/hour with a Monday–Friday schedule. Requires a valid driver's license and an understanding of young children and families with low incomes. Confirm the specific center and assignment with LEAP.
Chemung and Schuyler counties, New York

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Last verified: 10/14/2026

Part-time, six hours per week at $20/hour with one or two evenings weekly. Teach adult literacy and English-language skills, develop lessons and use Zoom for online classes. Requires a high school diploma/GED and a valid driver's license. Assigned through EOP Literacy Volunteers of Chemung and Schuyler Counties; confirm the class location with the agency.
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Last verified: 10/14/2026

Full-time, in-person Early Head Start role working with children ages 18–36 months. Plan learning activities, complete developmental screenings and records, and work with families. Requires an infant/toddler CDA or comparable credential with experience, or a relevant associate degree with experience, plus a valid driver's license. The posting does not specify the assigned classroom address; confirm the worksite with EOP.
Rome, New York

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Last verified: 10/14/2026

Part-time, 20 hours per week at the Rome WIC office. Support participants during pregnancy and breastfeeding, provide referrals and promote breastfeeding activities. Requires a high school diploma/GED, WIC participation and experience breastfeeding at least one infant for six months or longer, plus a driver's license and reliable transportation.
Oneida County, New York

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Last verified: 10/14/2026

Provide case management, monthly home visits, referrals and support groups for post-adoptive, post-guardianship and kinship families. The posting identifies home visits in Oneida County and also mentions services in Chenango County. Requires relevant education and experience, a driver's license and car. Occasional evening or weekend work and travel may be required; see the full posting.
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Last verified: 10/14/2026

Full-time, $18.88/hour. Support teachers with classroom learning, supervision, child assessments and family communication; cover the teacher role when needed. Head Start and Early Head Start credential requirements differ. Review the full description and confirm the assigned classroom location.
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Last verified: 10/14/2026

Full-time teaching opportunities in Head Start, Early Head Start and Universal Pre-K. Posted pay ranges from $20.47 to $29.67/hour depending on program and credentials. Lead classroom learning, assessments and family engagement. Qualifications vary by assignment; review the full description and confirm the worksite.