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About the Role

The Floater Infant and Toddler Teacher will support teachers to promote and develop the infant and toddler in social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and linguistic growth. They ensure learning environments are nurturing spaces that support the development of all children by providing responsive caregiving in a well-organized and managed environment. They build strong relationships with families by supporting parent-child relationships that are key to children's healthy development, school readiness, and well-being. The Floater Teacher is assigned to a classroom and assignments change according to the center’s need.

Responsibilities

Be familiar with and adhere to the Head Start Program Performance Standards, State of New York licensing requirements, and agency’s policies and procedures.
Maintain an open, friendly, professional relationship with all staff and families, respecting culture, diversity, and ethnicity.
Ensure the safety of all children and staff by complying with written safety standards.
Ensure the confidentiality of practices.
Provide teaching staff with breaks as assigned by supervisor.
Establish and maintain a healthy and safe indoor and outdoor environment for children.
Conduct daily playground health and safety monitoring.
Set-up and clean-up playground, daily.
Detect and report signs of illness, discomfort, and unusual behavior of children to Teachers or Family Advocate.
Follow organizational process for complying with mandated reporting of suspected child abuse/neglect.
Keep classrooms, storage areas, and office space neat and clutter free.
Follow all health and safety policies and procedures established by the program.
Report any safety hazards observed indoors and outdoors.
Keep direct supervision and safety of all children.
Create a pleasant, inviting atmosphere in which the child feels comfortable, supporting the ethnic and cultural backgrounds of children.
Practice Standards of Conduct and guidance techniques as defined in the Discipline Policy and Procedures.
Assist Teachers in the implementation of the curriculum and teaching experience when covering teacher breaks.
Assure a nurturing and language-rich interaction and environment that facilitates maximum social and emotional development.
Provide an atmosphere that promotes and reinforces parental engagement, modeling appropriate behavior and positive guidance techniques.
Assist with food services and classroom needs as requested.
Attend meetings, trainings, and appropriate professional development activities.
Assure general maintenance and security of facility and assist with inventory of equipment and supplies.
Assist with classroom laundry.
Conduct daily routine cleaning that includes refilling and stocking classroom/restroom supplies.
Complete other related activities and duties assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Upon hire, agree to enroll and complete a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) program.
Bilingual (English and Spanish).
Basic computer skills.
Must have a valid Driver’s License, Personal Vehicle and Liability Insurance required.
In states in which public transportation is utilized a valid state ID is required.
Employment is conditional pending satisfactory results of all required tests and background checks.

Skills

Child Development Associate (CDA) credentialed in Infant and Toddler (current)
Associate Degree, or other qualifying education in Child Development, Early childhood Education, or similar
Minimum two (2) years, recent, paid, and successful experience working in a childcare or preschool setting.
Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards.

Location

Bronx, NY

Work Type

Onsite
Full-Time

Experience Level

Minimum two (2) years, recent, paid, and successful experience working in a childcare or preschool setting.

Education Level

High School Diploma or GED
Upon hire, agree to enroll and complete a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) program
Associate Degree, or other qualifying education in Child Development, Early childhood Education, or similar

Salary/Compensations

$17.13 - $18.84 (with CDA) /per hour

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Company-paid life and disability insurance.
401K matched contributions up to 4%.
Employee Assistance Program.
Generous vacation time (varies depending on program and position).
9 Sick Days and 11 Holidays.
Long and short-term disability free.
Company provides laptops for positions that require them.
Company issues cellphones for positions that require them.

About the Company

Urban Strategies exists to equip, resource and connect faith- and community-based organizations so that all children and families can reach their full potential.
Headquartered in Washington, D.C., our team serves in the U.S. mainland, Puerto Rico, and Central America.
Our work is driven by our three core values: Authentic Relationships, Servant Leadership, and Intentional Compassion.

Equal Opportunity

Urban Strategies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or other legally protected classifications under applicable federal, state and local legal protections.