Day Care Aide at New Jersey Department of Children and Families in Vineland, New Jersey

Job Description:

The Department of Children and Families (DCF), Office of Education (OOE) has an immediate need for a Day Care Aide at the Cumberland Campus. This position is located in Vineland, NJ.

Please note that schools within OOE have a 12-month school year.

Under the close supervision of a Day Care Center Supervisor or other supervisory official in the Department of Children and Families, the Day Care Aide performs various duties including giving physical assistance to children with intellectual and/or behavioral disabilities, preparing the noon meal, relieving the Day Care Center Technician with the educational program, riding Regional School buses, and overseeing the transportation of children on these vehicles; does related work as required.

NOTE: Ability to physically lift, move and position students as needed.

VETERANS PREFERENCE:  Are you a veteran? If so, proof of your NJ Veterans Preference is required at application. Please provide a copy of your New Jersey Civil Service Commission NOTIFICATION OF VETERANS STATUS along with your cover letter and resume. For information on how to apply for Veterans Preference in the State of NJ, please visit the Civil Service Commission's website at http://www.state.nj.us/csc/seekers/veterans.

LICENSE:  Appointee will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

RESIDENCY LAW:  Please refer to the New Jersey Department of Children and Families’ website at www.state.nj.us/dcf.

SALARY:  $32,515.28 – $45,186.38

TO APPLY: You must submit a cover letter and resume as a single PDF document, saving the file by your Last Name, First Name. 

Please indicate in your cover letter where you found this job opportunity and send the file to:

Job.Posting@dcf.nj.gov

The Department of Children and Families is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment which reflects the diversity of the state we serve.