Substitute

Grand Street Settlement; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,877 - 29,735; Part time

Job summary

Grand Street Settlement is looking for a Substitute in their Early Childhood program located in Brooklyn, NY. This position involves assisting the Lead Teacher in maintaining a safe classroom environment for 8-20 children, following health regulations and standards. Flexibility is required to cover staff schedules as needed.

Qualified candidates should have a High School Diploma or equivalent and experience working with young children. Responsibilities also include supporting kitchen tasks under supervision and ensuring health and safety regulations are met.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a classroom setting with young children is essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills to maintain relationships with families.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Teacher in classroom activities and supervision.
• Help maintain a safe and sanitary environment.
• Support kitchen coverage as needed.

Skills

Experience working with young children

Ability to work with children and families with special needs

Ability to maintain professional relationships

Education

High School Diploma or equivalence, some college credits preferred

Job description

Schedule

Per Diem, Schedule may vary due to program needs.

Position Title

Substitute

Department

Early Childhood

Location(s)

Brooklyn, NY

Reports To

Center Director

Salary Range

$18.37 per hour

Date

June 2026

Job Summary

This position serves as a Substitute for coverage in the classroom and kitchen as needed. Substitutes assists the Lead Teacher in planning and supervising for a classroom of 8-20 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. The Substitute may also be placed in the kitchen under the supervision of a cook certified with Food Handlers 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 exam with updated TB test, varicella, Tdap, MMR (fees may apply)
• Obtain Mandated Reporter training certificate (every 2 years) and comply with agency’s policy 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 (EOE)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)