Floater/Substitute

Grand St Settlement•Brooklyn, NY

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Floater/Substitute provides temporary classroom coverage as needed at the Sunset Park Child and Family Center. The substitute assists the Lead Teacher in planning and supervising a classroom of 8–19 children in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards and DOHMH Article 47 regulations. The role supports classroom activities, works cooperatively with program staff, and helps maintain children’s health and safety. The schedule is Monday through Friday, either 10 a.m.–1 p.m. or 11 a.m.–2 p.m., and may vary according to program needs. The position reports to the Center Director.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience working with young children.
Ability to work with children and families with special developmental, social, or cultural needs.
Ability to interpret documents such as safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to foster and maintain positive, professional relationships with staff and participants.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
Complete required pre-employment clearances, including DOI fingerprint screening and New York State Central Registry and Sex Offender Registry clearances.
Provide three reference checks.
Complete a physical examination with updated TB test, varicella, Tdap, and MMR; fees may apply.
Obtain a Mandated Reporter training certificate 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 Article 47 (DOHMH) and Head Start Performance Standards.

Nice To Haves

Some college credits preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in maintaining a safe and sanitary environment in accordance with Department of Health and Head Start requirements.
Assist and support staff with planning and implementing programming that addresses children’s emotional, social, physical, cognitive, language-development, and health needs, both individually and as a group.
Work cooperatively with the teacher and coordinator to help ensure children’s goals and objectives are met.
Maintain confidentiality of family records and written and verbal information, including information about child behavior and parent communication.
Notify the Lead Teacher of concerns or observations regarding children’s health and behavior.
Participate in ongoing observation of children’s health, behavior, and development in accordance with Early Head Start and Grand Street Settlement policies and practices.
Consult with the teacher before communicating information about individual children to parents.
Provide kitchen coverage as needed while following health and safety requirements.
Participate in assigned training and meetings.
Maintain a flexible schedule to cover for staff as needed.
Perform other duties and special projects as required.