Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Early Learn Mott Haven - Bronx, NY 10454Salary Range: $30,940.00 - $39,270.00 Salary/yearPosition Title
Substitute Head Start Assistant Teacher
Department
Early Childhood Education
Union/Non-Union
Non-Union
Site/Location
Mott Haven Winifred Wheeler
375 East 143rd Street  200 Alexander Ave
Bronx, NY 10454 Bronx, NY 10454
Mill Brook  Children’s Pride
201 Saint Ann’s Avenue 414 Morris Avenue Bronx, NY, 10454 Bronx, NY 10451
Honorable Eugene Oliver, Jr. Education Center
705 Concourse Village West
Bronx, NY 10451
FLSA-Classification
Non-Exempt
Salary
$30,940.00 - $39,270.00 annually
Reports To
Education Director
East Side House’s Early Childhood programs provide Early Head Start and Head Start services in a safe, supportive, educational environment for children ages 18+ months to 5 years of age.  Serving 231 children daily from five locations, the comprehensive program is designed to develop the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills of children in a safe, supportive environment. Children and families receive a broad range of educational, nutritional, social, and preventive health services. Our staff foster partnerships with families so that they can support school learning and achievement as well as advocate for their children and themselves. We expect that all staff will work collaboratively, and with the community, to promote school readiness while creating a safe, healthy, and protective environment.
Duties include, but are not limited to the following key activities:
Prepare materials for lessons, demonstrations, and bulletin boards.
Operate equipment including computers, printers, photocopiers, and laminators.
Ensure that students have all materials necessary as per lesson plan class activities.
Work with students individually or in small groups for extension or remediation, including students needing extra help due to physical limitations.
Take daily class attendance and maintain accurate attendance records.
Conduct daily health checks of children.
Ensure the safety of all children under their care.
Support students with assistive devices and supportive technologies.
Coordinate with classroom teachers to determine daily tasks.
Execute therapeutic regimens indicated by Individualized Education Plan, under the supervision of specialists and teacher.
Adhere to accommodations in students’ IEP plans.
Lead activities designed to foster students’ mental, physical, and social development.
Supervise students in various settings including classrooms, playgrounds, and field trips.
Enforce school rules and policies.
Participate in parent-teacher conferences as requested by teachers.
Attend staff meetings, professional development, and training sessions.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
QualificationsRequired Education and Experience
High school diploma or GED required.
Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred
At least one year of relevant experience in an educational or childcare setting working with children ages 2-5 years.
Competencies
Teamwork Orientation
Communication Proficiency
Customer/Client Focus
Time Management
Thoroughness
Computer Literacy
Required Clearances
NYC Department of Investigation Comprehensive Background Clearance
NYC Department of Health Medical Clearance
NYS Statewide Central Registry Clearance
NYS Staff Exclusion List Clearance
NYS Sex Offender Registry Clearance
Supervisory Responsibility
No
Work Environment
This job operates in a classroom setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The role varies according to the classrooms schedule. Some activities may include but not limited to jumping, bending, lifting, etc.
Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm or 8am to 4:30pm. Workdays/hours subject to change based on ESH’s program needs.
Remote Work
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Travel
Travel may be necessary from one site to another for staff coverage purposes.