Floater/Substitute - Pelham Parkway Child and Family Center

Grand Street Settlement•New York, NY

5d•$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 promote children’s health and safety. When assigned to the kitchen, the substitute may help prepare and deliver meals under the supervision of a cook certified with a Food Handlers License. The position is based at Pelham Parkway Child and Family Center, 2305 White Plains Road, Bronx, NY, and reports to the Site Director. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, three hours per day, with possible variation according to program needs. Compensation is $18.49 per hour.

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 clearance, Sex Offender Registry clearance, three reference checks, and a physical examination with updated TB test, varicella, Tdap, and MMR; 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 employee health requirements under DOHMH Article 47 and Head Start Performance Standards.

Nice To Haves

Some college credits.

Responsibilities

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