Teacher (Floater)

Safe Horizon; New York (NY); On-site; USD 31,781 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Time

Paid Sick Time

Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

403(b) Retirement Plan

Company Life Insurance

Tuition Assistance Program

Commuter Benefits Program

Gym Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Employee Learning Center

Job summary

Safe Horizon is seeking individuals to work with children aged 6 weeks to 12 years in a supportive environment. Responsibilities include curriculum assistance, maintaining child registries, and improving literacy through engaging activities.

The ideal candidates will have experience working with children, an understanding of child development, and must hold a high school diploma or GED. Successful applicants will enjoy full-time benefits including vacation, medical, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in some capacity.
• Early childhood or classroom experience helpful.
• Basic understanding of child development from birth to age 12.

Responsibilities

• Assist with curriculum and lesson plan development.
• Maintain registry of all children in care.
• Provide meals and snacks according to health regulations.
• Improve literacy and language development for children.

Skills

Experience working with children

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and the Internet

Ability to relate to caregivers and children under stress

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities

• Learn and integrate a trauma‑informed, client‑centered approach, using an anti‑oppressive lens, into working with children and caregivers.
• Work with children from 6 weeks to 12 years of age in a supportive, educationally‑oriented environment that serves children in a court setting.
• Maintain registry of all children in the care of the Children’s Center.
• Make referrals and connections to parents to take advantage of other Safe Horizon programs, community‑based organizations, and entitlements.
• Fill out funder intake forms, federal food program meal plans, registration forms, statistics, and other required forms accurately, thoroughly, and timely.
• Improve literacy for school‑age children and language development for pre‑school children by speaking with the children and overseeing activities such as stories, computer software, educational toys, games, arts and crafts, dance, and writing.
• Assist the Head Teacher with curriculum and lesson plan development.
• Provide meals and snacks to children in accordance with Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) requirements and regulations.
• Maintain overall décor and cleanliness of the children’s center.
• Participate in the development of new components and/or activities with the Head Teacher and Education Director.
• Change diapers as needed.
• Perform regular evacuation drills of the Center during regular work hours.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in some capacity.
• Early childhood or classroom experience helpful.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic understanding of child development from birth to age 12.
• Ability to relate to caregivers and children who are under stress.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and the Internet.

Physical Demands

• This position has certain physical demand requirements, which include, but may not be limited to, remaining in a stationary position for long hours and lifting up to 40 lbs.

Additional Requirements

• This is a floater position based in the Bronx and requires travel to other Children’s Center locations throughout the five boroughs as needed.
• Provide proof of full vaccination status, meaning two COVID vaccinations along with a booster.
• Registration with the State Central Registry of Child Abuse and Maltreatment.
• Pass a pre‑employment physical granting medical permission to work with small children, which includes proof of immunizations that the candidate is free from communicable diseases.
• Pass an annual physical.

If hired, I agree to abide by all of Safe Horizon’s rules and regulations, and understand that, if employed, my employment may be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, at the option of either the company or me. I further understand that no representation, whether oral or written by any representative or agent of the organization, at any time, constitutes a contract of employment.

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Applicants may be responsible for providing the equipment and tools they need to work remotely as required, such as access to a computer, internet service, and phone service. Safe Horizon will discuss potential solutions with candidates and may assist where needed and agreed to in advance.

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Hiring Range

$23.07 - $24.00 Hourly

Full‑time Hours

35 Hours per week

Full‑time Benefits

Vacation Time, Paid Sick Time, Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Company Life Insurance, Medical/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits Program, Gym Reimbursement, Parental Leave, Employee Learning Center