Floater/Substitute - Mott Haven Child and Family Center

Grand Street Settlement•New York, NY

11d•$0 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Early Head Start Floater/Substitute provides coverage in classrooms and the kitchen as needed. In the classroom, the substitute assists the Lead Teacher with planning and supervising a classroom of 8–20 children in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards and DOHMH Article 47 regulations. The role supports classroom activities, program staff, and classroom maintenance to help ensure children’s health and safety. The substitute may also work in the kitchen under the supervision of a cook who holds a Food Handlers License, helping prepare and deliver meals. The role involves supporting children’s development and learning, collaborating with classroom teams on lesson planning and observations, assisting with child assessments and records, and helping maintain positive relationships with families. The schedule is Monday through Friday for three hours per day and may vary with program needs. The position is based at the Mott Haven Child and Family Center in the Bronx.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of experience working with children ages 0–5 and families.
Ability to work with children and families with special developmental, social, or cultural needs.
Ability to maintain written records and manage time to complete assigned work.
Ability to interpret documents such as safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to foster and maintain positive, professional relationships with participating families.
Basic computer literacy, including email and Microsoft Office.
Ability to lift 35 pounds.
Complete DOI fingerprint screening, NYS Central Registry screening, and Sex Offender Registry clearance; provide three reference checks; and complete a physical examination with updated TB test, varicella, Tdap, and MMR requirements (fees may apply).
Obtain Mandated Reporter training certification every two years and comply with agency policies and procedures for identifying and reporting child abuse and neglect.
Obtain First Aid/CPR and Preventive Infectious Diseases certificates within the first year of employment.
Meet all employee health requirements under DOHMH Article 47 and Head Start Performance Standards.

Nice To Haves

Some college credits preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise children during indoor and outdoor activities and use positive guidance techniques.
Assist with implementing a child-centered curriculum and maintaining a learning environment that supports social interaction, engagement, motivation, and development for children of all abilities.
Collaborate with the classroom team to prepare daily lesson plans and individualize activities for children.
Collect daily anecdotes and write observations; assist with Teaching Strategies Gold assessments three times a year.
Provide positive guidance and discipline as children develop readiness skills for kindergarten and beyond.
Help build and maintain positive working relationships with parents, share feedback about children’s developmental progress and challenges, and encourage parent participation in conferences and home visits.
Assist with regular parent communication and appropriate documentation; direct developmental concerns to the Lead Teacher and potentially participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
Assist with attendance records, health checks, home correspondence, home-visit forms, accident and incident reports, referrals, and safety inspections.
Assist with requesting supplies and participate in classroom or program inventory as requested.
Work with the teaching team to analyze classroom child outcomes two to three times a year.
Participate in coaching opportunities and professional development training.
Substitute for Assistant Teachers and other staff members as needed, with a flexible schedule.
Help prepare and deliver meals when assigned to the kitchen under the supervision of a cook certified with a Food Handlers License.
Perform other duties as assigned.