Substitute Jobs

About The Position

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, and three reference checks before employment.
• Complete a physical examination and have updated TB, varicella, Tdap, and MMR requirements; 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

• Supervise children’s indoor and outdoor activities and use positive guidance techniques.
• Assist with implementing a child-centered curriculum and learning environment that promotes positive social interaction, active learning, self-motivation, and development across domains for children of all abilities.
• Collaborate with the classroom team to prepare daily lesson plans and individualize them for children.
• Help collect daily anecdotes, write child observations, and assess children using Teaching Strategies Gold online three times a year.
• Provide positive guidance and discipline as children develop readiness skills for kindergarten and beyond.
• Help establish and maintain positive relationships with parents, share feedback about children’s developmental progress and challenges, and encourage parent participation in conferences and home visits.
• Help maintain regular parent contact and complete appropriate documentation.
• Refer developmental concerns to the Lead Teacher and potentially participate in multidisciplinary team meetings with the Family Advocate and Health, Nutrition, and Disabilities Coordinator.
• Assist with attendance records, health checks, home correspondence, home-visit forms, accident and incident reports, referrals, and safety inspections.
• Help request supplies and participate in classroom or program inventories 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, on a flexible schedule.
• When assigned to the kitchen, help prepare and deliver meals under the supervision of a cook with a Food Handlers License.
• Perform other duties as assigned.