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Announcements

Tuesday, November 6, 2018 - School is session
Tuesday, November 06, 2018

IMMEDIDATE OPENINGS for more information please go to our Employment link. Thank you
Wednesday, October 31, 2018

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2018-19 school year For info on enrolling your child at MCDC, call Rosa Rodriguez 973 748-5901or email rrodriguez@mcdcnj.org
Wednesday, October 31, 2018

News

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS | Saturday, September 01, 2018

City of Orange Township Residents!! IMMEDIATE OPENINGS for 2018-2019 School Year.

MCDC is currently accepting applications for children  3 to 4 yeas old of age. Child must be 3....

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Good newsFor over 40 years we have been fortunate to serve those most vulnerable in our community. We provide quality services in: education, nutrition, health, transportation, family advocacy and other supportive services. We invite you to support our program by making a tax deductible contribution-please click the Donate Now box above. Thank you for your consideration.

Employment Opportunities

Front Desk Engagement Clerks 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 10 Months Monday-Friday Baldwin and William Streets | Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Oversees site officereception area and functions. Answers telephone in a timely, courteous andprofessional manner; accurately receive and disseminate messages; updatevoice-mail as needed; greet, assist and direct all visitors in a courteousmanner; performs data entry of child and family information into ChildPlus tosupport the intake process; log in mail as required; performs special projects,creates charts, flyers, and may translate documents into Spanish.....
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Early Head Start Teacher 12 Months 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m | Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Plans, organizes, and implements, a developmentally appropriate program for infants and toddlers ages 0-3 years. Follows standards and regulations by the Head Start Performance Standards, MCDC Administrative Working Documents, NJ Department of Children and Families and other regulatory agencies; collaborates with others to ensure the successful operation of a classroom, implement High Scope Curriculum for Infant/Toddlers to achieve outcomes for children of all abilities; build and maintain a positive, nurturing and supportive relationship with children and families; plan and provide learning environment and experience that promote physical, social, intellectual and emotional development; assesses and sets goals for their development; communicate with parents and encourage their input regarding the growth and development of their children, maintain and update individual child portfolios, maintain safe and healthy classroom and playground environments; report safety hazards and/or equipment needs to Site Supervisor; follow health and safety procedures for hand washing, diapering, handling bodily fluids, sanitizing toys and equipment, and all other procedures. ....
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Family Engagement Advocate Full-time, 12 months | Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Supports families in their roles as their child’s first teacher, encouraging parent/child interactions that promote school readiness and healthy development, enhancing family well-being. Helps parents and caregivers build social networks to enhance family leadership and advocacy skills through participation in the agency governance, such as becoming class parents, and/or membership in the Policy Council. Establish and maintain accurate updated records for each child in organized and complete files and in Childplus. Assists parents by formulating and maintaining family partnerships agreements; encourage and support parents in reaching self-sufficiency through presentations at center-based meetings. Formulate and maintain community partnerships that assist in the quality delivery of services to children and families that are responsive to family needs. Recruitment of children and families to the program. ....
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Application

Head Start and Early Head Start are free federally funded comprehensive child development programs, which serve children from birth to five years old, pregnant women and their families. Click Here to Get Started.