Early/Head Start Escalera Center Based - Substitute Teacher (Per Diem)

Child Center of NY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Child Center of NY is hiring a Substitute Assistant/Teacher Aide to support teachers in creating engaging, developmentally appropriate activities for children. You will assist with daily routines, field trips, and classroom setup while promoting a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and familiarity with CDA credentials; bilingual skills (Spanish or Bengali) are valuable. The role offers flexible hours as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience working with children in educational settings preferred.
• Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a busy classroom.
• CDA Credential is preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher and assistant teacher in creating responsive, age-appropriate experiences.
• Support activities, field trips, and classroom setup with equipment and materials.
• Collaborate with staff to maintain classroom function and meet children's needs.
• Help maintain a safe, healthy classroom environment and properly store supplies.
• Assist with daily health and monthly environment checklists.
• Help ensure files are complete, accurate, and confidential.
• Support the overall direction and evaluation of the classroom per policies and laws.

Skills

Experience with children

Independent planning

Multitasking / time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA Credential (Age-appropriate)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Overview

The Child Center of NY strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city. With 50 locations and 100 programs in NYC’s most under-served communities, our 1,000+ results-oriented professionals make a difference for more than 40,000 children and their families each year.

Position Summary

The Substitute Assistant/Teacher Aide is responsible for helping and supporting the teacher and assistant teacher in the creation of a responsive, age-appropriate experience that fosters the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth of the children.

Essential Functions

• Perform the functions of this position with a strong understanding of the Head Start Performance Standards and the component plans; and thorough knowledge and application of Developmentally Appropriate Practices
• Assist in facilitating activities of the children, including: daily activities, field trips, selecting and arranging equipment and materials in the classroom
• Collaborate with other staff and classroom team members to maintain the function of classroom, focused on meeting the needs of children both collect and individual
• Assist in maintaining a safe and healthy classroom environment. Assure that classroom equipment, furniture, materials, and supplies are properly maintained and stored;
• Assist in conducting daily health checklist and monthly environment checklist.
• Assist in assuring that files are complete, accurate, and confidentially is maintained.
• Perform other duties, as may be required.
• Assist in the management of the overall direction, and evaluation of the classroom in accordance with the federal, state, locals’ requirements as well as agency policies and applicable laws.

Hours

As Needed

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED
• Will support families that predominantly speak Spanish or Bengali andothers, may be required dependingon client needs
• Experience working with children
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently
• Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and multi-task
• Age-appropriate Child Development Associates (CDA) Credential

The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. EOE M/F/D/V