EarlyHead Start Escalera Center Based- Substitute Teacher

Make a Difference Every DayAt The Child Center of NY we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. Each year we serve thousands of children youth and families across New York City through early childhood education behavioral health youth development residential treatment health services and family support youre working directly with children or supporting the people who do your work will help strengthen families and transform a mission-driven organization where your work OverviewThe SubstituteAssistant/Teacher Aideis responsible forhelping and supportingthe teacher and assistant teacher in thecreation of a responsive age-appropriate experience that fosters the physical social emotional and intellectual growth of the FunctionsPerform the functions of this position with a strong understanding of the Head Start Performance Standards and thecomponentplans; and thorough knowledge and application of Developmentally Appropriate PracticesAssistinfacilitatingactivities of the childrenincluding:daily activities field trips selecting and arranging equipmentand materials in the classroomCollaborate with other staff and classroom team members tomaintainthe function of classroom focused on meeting the needs of children both collect and individualAssistinmaintaininga safe and healthy classroom environment. Assure that classroom equipment furniture materials and supplies are properlymaintainedand stored;Assistin conductingdaily healthchecklistand monthly assuring thatfiles are completeaccurate and confidentiallyis other duties as may the management of the overall direction and evaluation of the classroomin accordance withthe federal statelocalsrequirements as well as agency policies and applicable High School Diploma or GEDWill support families thatpredominantly speakSpanish or Bengali andothers may be required dependingon client working with Microsoft Office productsAbility to plan and carry out assignments to prioritize adhere to timelines and multi-taskAge-appropriate Child Development Associates (CDA) Credential.

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