Substitute Teacher (Children’s Center Dutchess County)

Family Services Inc. • Poughkeepsie, NY

18d • Onsite

About The Position

The Substitute Teacher assists the Lead Teacher at the Children’s Center at the Dutchess County Family Court in compliance with all NYS Office of Court Administration Children’s Center Program agreements. The Substitute Teacher supports everyone's right to thrive by providing a safe and creative curriculum for children while their families attend to court business and offers consultation to families for resources within the community. The position enthusiastically supports, practices, and communicates the agency’s Mission and Statement of Values.

Requirements

• Associates in early childcare/education and a minimum of 1 year of experience working with children OR
• NYS Certificate in childcare and a minimum of 2 years of experience working with children OR
• High School Diploma and a minimum of 3 years of experience working with children.
• Strong computer literacy
• Client focus
• Time management
• Communication and public speaking skills
• Sound judgement
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without work sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• The successful candidate ideally will have experience in children’s programming for mixed ages, crisis management, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and community resources.
• Experience with infants and young children with special needs
• Strategic thinking
• Organizational skills
• Innovative thinker and solution-oriented

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the direct care and safety of the children left in the center.
• Implements and maintains the health and safety protocol/procedures and maintains visible instructive printouts of these procedures.
• Will assure center follows all program safety and confidentiality guidelines.
• Assisting with required intakes and reports.
• Prepares and submits information for monthly reports to appropriate entities.
• Secures the intake paperwork in proper location.
• Maintains statistical records necessary for reports and research.
• Planning, development, and evaluation of program activities.
• Designs and carries out curriculum and activities based on the needs and development of children in the center at any given time.
• Develops and implements monthly/seasonal themes and constructive activities in a long-range plan.
• Will implement the established curriculum guidelines.
• Assisting with the distribution of referral and resource information to caregivers based on their and their children’s needs.
• Remains informed on current local resources and services.
• Assesses the needs of the caregiver and will respond to them through referrals to appropriate agency/program.
• Providing appropriate, creative, supportive interactions with the children in the center in group and individual activities.
• Develop creative “in-class” programs based on age and present teachable moments.
• As a representative of the Agency, shares our values, knowledge, and skills with other organizations, community groups, regulatory bodies, and key stakeholders.
• Maintains good relationships with stakeholders and partners to advocate for clients and those working in the field of human services.
• Participate in program outreach to the community and expand service reach by researching community organizations and providing community outreach through presentations.
• Participate in agency-wide and agency-appointed committees to facilitate agency program initiatives and services to the community.
• Completes all work and reporting functions in a timely fashion.
• Successfully moves into problem-solving mode when challenges or concerns arise and translates strategic thinking into action.
• Demonstrates solid interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships, work cooperatively, and gain the confidence and credibility of key internal and external stakeholders.
• Responds supportively to changes in programs and policies and takes a broad view of one’s position by assuming additional responsibilities when the need arises.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match up to 5%.
• Generous paid vacation, holiday, sick and personal time package (2 weeks’ vacation in first year, 13 paid holidays per year, 12 sick days per year and 4 personal days per year).
• Access to Family Services’ Compassionate Leave Program where employees can donate/receive unused time off.
• Group term life and long-term disability insurance.
• Supplemental life insurance & accidental death and dismemberment coverage (AD&D).
• Supplemental insurance through Aflac.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED