Bilingual Adminstratvie Assistant

Do you love staying organized, helping people, and keeping things moving?

Are you someone who can juggle multiple tasks, enjoys working with families and staff, and knows how to keep the details on track?

O.C.E.A.N., Inc. is looking for a bilingual English/Spanish Head Start Program Assistant to join our Head Start/Early Head Start team in Lakewood, NJ!

This is a great opportunity for an organized, dependable professional who enjoys a busy day, working with a multidisciplinary team, and making a difference in the lives of children and families.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, with a ½-hour break

Position: Full-Time

What Will You Be Doing?

You will be one of the people helping keep our Head Start program running smoothly! Your day may include:

Connecting with families by phone, email, and other communication tools.

Assisting with enrollment, applications, documentation, and program records.

Working in ChildPlus and other computer systems to keep information accurate and up to date.

Helping coordinate meetings, trainings, parent activities, and program events.

Preparing and sharing newsletters, calendars, flyers, meeting materials, and other program communications.

Providing English/Spanish translation and interpretation support for families, staff, and program activities.

Working alongside managers, supervisors, Family Partners, teachers, and other members of our multidisciplinary team.

Providing administrative support to our Head Start/Early Head Start sites and assisting with classroom or center coverage when needed.

Keeping track of details, following up on assignments, and helping the team meet important deadlines.

You will also support our commitment to the Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS) by helping maintain accurate records, supporting family engagement, and contributing to quality services for children and families.

About OCEAN COMMUNITY ECONOMIC ACTION INC

O.C.E.A.N., Inc. empowers individuals and families to achieve self-sufficiency and improve quality of life through equitable access to housing, education, employment, and essential community resources. We are a community catalyst for economic opportunities, social change, bridging gaps, building partnerships, and transforming lives. Through a network of integrated services including energy assistance, weatherization, early learning, affordable housing, financial empowerment, and workforce development, O.C.E.A.N., Inc. strengthens communities from the ground up. Rooted in compassion and accountability, we believe in the potential of every person we serve and work to ensure that ALL residents have the opportunity to thrive.