Floater/Substitute - Pelham Parkway Child and Family Center
Grand Street Settlement · NY, US
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About the Role
This position serves as a Substitute for coverage in the classroom and kitchen as needed. The Substitute assists the Lead Teacher in planning and supervising for a classroom of 8-20 children according to Head Start Performance Standards and DOHMH Article 47 regulations. The role involves implementing classroom activities, supporting all program staff, and ensuring the health and safety of children. The Substitute may also assist in the kitchen with meal preparation and delivery.
Responsibilities
- Supervise all children’s indoor and outdoor activities while incorporating positive guidance techniques.
- Assist with implementing a child-centered curriculum and learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
- Collaborate with the classroom team in the preparation of daily lesson plans and individualization for children.
- Assist with collecting daily anecdotes and writing observations for children.
- Assist with assessing children using Teaching Strategies Gold online three times a year.
- Provide positive guidance and discipline supporting children as they acquire readiness skills for kindergarten and beyond.
- Assist with creating and maintaining a positive working relationship with parents, providing positive feedback on a child's ongoing developmental success and challenges.
- Encourage parent participation in staff-parent conferences and home visits discussing their child’s development and education.
- Assist with maintaining regular contact with parents and complete appropriate documentation.
- Direct developmental concerns to Lead Teacher and may participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings.
- Assist Teacher in completion of attendance, health checks, home correspondence, home visit forms, accident/incident reports, referrals and safety inspections.
- Assist with requesting supplies as needed and participate in classroom/program inventory.
- Work with teaching team to analyze child outcomes on a classroom basis two to three times a year.
- Participate in coaching opportunities and professional development training.
- Substitute for Assistant Teachers and other staff members as needed.
- Lift 35 pounds.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum High School Diploma or equivalence.
- Some college credits preferred.
- At least one year’s 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 ensure the completion of assigned work.
- Ability to interpret documents such as safety regulations, policies and procedures.
- Ability to foster and maintain positive, professional relationships with participating families.
- Clearance through DOI Fingerprint Screening, NYS Central Registry, Sex Offender Registry clearance, 3 reference checks, physical examination with updated TB test, varicella, tdap, MMR.
- 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.
Skills
- Basic computer literacy in email, Microsoft Office.
Location
- Pelham Parkway Child and Family Center: 2305 White Plains Road, Bronx, NY
Work Type
- Part-time
- Monday - Friday, (3 hours a day). Schedule may vary due to program needs.
Experience Level
- At least one year’s experience working with children ages 0-5 and families.
Education Level
- High School Diploma or equivalence
- Some college credits preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $18.49 per hour
Equal Opportunity
- EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)