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About the Role

This position serves as a Substitute for classroom and kitchen coverage. The role assists the Lead Teacher in planning and supervising children, implementing classroom activities, and ensuring the health and safety of children. The Substitute may also assist in the kitchen with meal preparation and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the maintenance of a safe and sanitary environment in accordance with Department of Health and Head Start requirements
• Assisting and supporting staff in the planning and implementation of programming that takes into account the emotional, social, physical, cognitive, and language developmental and health needs of the individual child as well as the group
• Working cooperatively with the teacher and coordinator to ensure the children’s goals and objectives are met
• Maintaining confidentiality of family records, written and verbal information, including child behavior and parent communication
• Notifying the Lead Teacher of any concerns or observations of child health and behavior
• Participating in ongoing observation of children’s health, behavior and development in keeping with identified Early Head Start and Grand Street Settlement policies and practices
• Consulting with teacher prior to communicating information about individual children to parents
• Supporting kitchen coverage as needed, adhering to all health and safety requirements
• Participating in appropriate training and meetings as assigned
• Being able to lift up to 35 pounds
• Flexible schedule to cover for staff as needed
• Other duties and special projects as required

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalence
• 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
• Clearance through DOI Fingerprint Screening, NYS Central Registry, Sex Offender Registry clearance, 3 reference checks, physical examination with updated TB test, varicella, Tdap, MMR (fees may apply)
• Obtain Mandated Reporter training certificate (every 2 years) and comply with agency’s policy and procedure regarding identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect
• Obtain First Aid/CPR and Preventive Infectious Diseases certificate within the first year of employment
• Meet all employee health requirements in Article 47 (DOHMH) and Head Start Performance Standards
• Submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter
• Provide three (3) professional references (at least two from a former supervisor)

Skills

• Some college credits preferred
• Child development
• Health and safety regulations
• Policy and procedure interpretation
• Professional relationship building
• Confidentiality
• Observation skills
• Communication
• First Aid/CPR
• Mandated Reporter training

Location

• Brooklyn, NY

Work Type

• Substitute
• Floater
• Part-time

Experience Level

• Entry Level

Education Level

• High School Diploma or equivalence
• Some college credits preferred

Salary/Compensations

• $18.49 per hour

About the Company

• Grand Street Settlement is an organization that provides services to children and families.

Equal Opportunity

• EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)