Floater/Substitute

Grand Street Settlement; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Grand Street Settlement is seeking a Floater/Substitute to provide classroom and kitchen coverage as needed. The ideal candidate will support Lead Teachers and comply with DOE policies and Head Start Standards to ensure the safety and health of young children.

Responsibilities include assisting in developing programming for children, maintaining a sanitary environment, and working cooperatively with staff. Candidates must possess a high school diploma and have experience working with young children.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement of a High School Diploma or equivalency.
• Experience working with young children is essential.
• Ability to work with children and families with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining a safe and sanitary environment as per regulations.
• Support staff in implementing programming for individual child development.
• Maintain confidentiality of family records and child information.
• Notify the Lead Teacher of any concerns regarding child health.

Skills

Experience working with young children

Ability to work with families

Ability to interpret safety regulations

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalence

Some college credits preferred

Job description

POSITION: Floater/Substitute

DEPARTMENT: Early Childhood

PROGRAM: Fort Hamilton Child and Family Center; 928 55th St., Brooklyn, NY

REPORTS TO: Center Director

DATE: November 2025

SALARY: $18.37 per hour

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

JOB SUMMARY: This position serves as substitute coverage in the classroom and kitchen as needed. Substitutes support the Lead Teacher in planning and supervising school children according to DOE policies, Head Start Performance Standards, and DOHMH Article 47 regulations to implement classroom activities, work cooperatively, and support all program staff with general classroom maintenance to ensure the health and safety of the children. Substitutes are placed in the kitchen under the supervision of a cook certified with a Food Handlers Certificate License to help prepare and deliver meals.

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

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage individuals of diverse backgrounds to apply.