POSITION: Substitute Teacher DEPARTMENT: Early Childhood ServicesREPORTS TO: Site CoordinatorDATE: March 2023Job Summary:This position serves as a Teacher's Aide/Substitute for a Grand Street Settlement Early Childhood classroom. Under the supervision of the Site Director the Teacher's Aide/Substitute is responsible for assisting with the supervision of all children, implementing classroom activities, works cooperatively with and supporting other classroom staff and volunteers, and assists with the general maintenance of the classroom to insure the health and safety of the children of the program. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDEThe Teacher's Aide/Substitute responsibilities chiefly fall within the following core functions, although s/he may perform other tasks as needed:
Child Growth & Development: Supervising all children's indoor and outdoor activities while incorporating positive guidance techniques Planning: Conducting activities that encourage social, emotional, physical and cognitive development in a manner that meets all applicable local, state, and federal standardsProgram Implementation: Assisting Teacher in completion of attendance, health checks, home correspondence, home visit forms, accident/incident reports, referrals, safety inspections, etc. Family Partnerships: Creating and maintain a positive working relationship with parents, providing positive feedback on child's ongoing developmental successes and challenges.Requirements:
- 18 years
- High School diploma or GED Preferred some college credits
- Preferred : Valid Teaching Assistant Level 1 certification or Higher NYS Teacher Assistant Certification
- At least one year experience working with children ages 0-3 and families
- Ability to read and write English
- Ability to interpret documents such as safety rules and policy and procedures manuals
- Successful completion of background checks is required upon hire
- DOE fingerprinting and Pass Comprehensive background check
- Mandated Reporter training and any other trainings required
- Please send all resumes to the Site Director Blanca Gonzalez : ...@grandsettlement.org
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)