Floater/Substitute
grand st settlementBrooklyn (NY)
About the role
Floater/Substitute TeacherThis position serves as a substitute for coverage in the classroom and kitchen as needed. Substitute-Floater assists the Lead Teacher in planning and supervising for a classroom of 15-20 children according to DOE policies, Head Start Performance Standards, and DOHMH Article 47 regulations. They are also responsible for extended-day afterschool programming to implement classroom activities, work cooperatively with the team, and support all program staff and the general maintenance of the classroom to ensure the health and safety of the children in the program. Substitute floaters may also be placed in the kitchen under the supervision of a cook certified with a food handlers license to help prepare and deliver meals.
Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements:
MinimumHigh School Diploma required, college credits in Early Childhood Education preferredExperience working with young children is requiredAbility to work with children and families with special developmental, social or cultural needsAbility to interpret documents such as safety regulations, policies and proceduresAbility to foster and maintain positive, professional relationships with staff and participants
Floater Essential Job Responsibilities Will Include:
Under the direct supervision of the Center Director, the Floater/Substitute shall be responsible for:
Assisting in the maintenance of a safe and sanitary environment in accordance with Department of Health and Head Start requirementsAssisting and supporting staff in the planning and implementation of programming that considers the emotional, social, physical, cognitive, and language developmental and health needs of the individual child as well as the groupWorking cooperatively with the teacher and coordinator to ensure the children's goals and objectives are met, observations, assessments, lesson plans, and other pertinent documentation are completed on a timely mannerMaintaining confidentiality of family records and written and verbal information, including child behavior and parent communication. Notifying the Lead Teacher of any concerns or observations of child health and behaviorParticipating in ongoing observation of children's health, behavior, and development in keeping with identified Head Start and Grand Street Settlement policies and practices. Consulting with teacher prior to communicating information about individual children to parentsSupporting kitchen coverage as needed, adhering to all health and safety requirementsParticipating in appropriate training and meetings as assigned. Being able to lift up to 35 poundsFlexible schedule to cover for staff as needed. Other duties and special projects as required
Pre-Employment Requirements:
Clearance through DOE Fingerprint Screening, SCR-NYS Central Registry, CBC clearance DOHMH, Sex Offender Registry clearance, three (3) reference checks, physical examination with updated TB test, Varicella, Tdap, MMR, Tetanus, (fees may apply) Meet all employee health requirements in Article 47 (DOHMH) and Head Start performance standardsMandated Reporter training certificate (every 2 years) and comply with agency's policy and procedure regarding identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect and all other training required by DOH and DOEObtain First Aid/CPR and Preventive Infectious diseases certificate within the first year of employmentIf hired, Grand Street requires all potential employees to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination including booster shot
How To Apply:
Please submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position you are applying for. If selected, we ask that you also provide us with three (3) professional references that we can contact (at least one (1) professional reference should be from a former supervisor). Please apply online through our career center.
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