Floater/Substitute

Grand St Settlement Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Grand St Settlement Inc. is seeking a Floater/Substitute at Sunset Park Child and Family Center in Brooklyn, NY. The role supports the Lead Teacher for 8-19 children under Head Start and DOHMH Article 47 guidelines, ensuring health and safety in the classroom.

The position requires a High School Diploma (some college preferred) and experience with young children. Willingness to cover for staff, participate in trainings, and meet health and regulatory requirements is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Some college credits preferred.
• Experience working with young children.
• Ability to work with children and families with diverse needs.
• Ability to interpret safety regulations and policies.
• Ability to maintain professional relationships with staff and participants.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining a safe, sanitary classroom per Head Start and DOHMH.
• Support planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate activities.
• Work cooperatively with Lead Teacher to meet children’s goals.
• Maintain confidentiality of family records and communications.
• Notify Lead Teacher of health or behavior concerns.
• Participate in training and meetings as assigned.
• Help with kitchen coverage and health requirements.
• Flexible schedule to cover staff as needed.

Skills

Experience with young children

Family engagement

Safety and health awareness

Professional relationships

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Some college credits preferred

Job description

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Floater/Substitute

ACF HS-EHS GRANT Program Brooklyn, NY, US

POSITION:

Floater/Substitute

DEPARTMENT:

Early Childhood

LOCATION:

Sunset Park Child and Family Center, 850-856 50th St., Brooklyn, NY

REPORTS TO:

Center Director

DATE:

October 2026

SALARY:

$18.49 per hour

SCHEDULE:

Monday - Friday, 10am - 1pm, or 11am - 2pm. Schedule may vary due to program needs.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position serves as a Temporary Substitute for coverage in the classroom as needed. Substitutes assists the Lead Teacher in planning and supervising for a classroom of 8-19 children according to Head Start Performance Standards and DOHMH Article 47 regulations to implement classroom activities, works cooperatively and supports all program staff and with the general maintenance of the classroom to insure the health and safety of the children in the program.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum – High School Diploma or equivalence, some college credits preferred
• Experience working with young children
• Ability to work with children and families with special developmental, social or cultural needs
• Ability to interpret documents such as safety regulations, policies and procedures
• Ability to foster and maintain positive, professional relationships with staff and participants

PRE- EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Clearance through DOI Fingerprint Screening, NYS Central Registry, Sex Offender Registry clearance, 3 reference checks, physical examination with updated TB test, varicella, Tdap, MMR (fees may apply)
• 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direct supervision of the Center Director, the Substitute shall be responsible for:

• Assisting in the maintenance of a safe and sanitary environment in accordance with Department of Health and Head Start requirements
• Assisting and supporting staff in the planning and implementation of programming that takes into account the emotional, social, physical, cognitive, and language developmental and health needs of the individual child as well as the group
• Working cooperatively with the teacher and coordinator to ensure the children’s goals and objectives are met
• Maintaining confidentiality of family records, written and verbal information, including child behavior and parent communication
• Notifying the Lead Teacher of any concerns or observations of child health and behavior
• Participating in ongoing observation of children’s health, behavior and development in keeping with identified Early Head Start and Grand Street Settlement policies and practices.
• Consulting with teacher prior to communicating information about individual children to parents
• Supporting kitchen coverage as needed, adhering to all health and safety requirements
• Participating in appropriate training and meetings as assigned
• Being able to lift up to 35 pounds
• Flexible schedule to cover for staff as needed
• Other duties and special projects as required

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