Floater/Substitute

TITLE: Substitute/EHS Floater

DEPARTMENT: Early Childhood

LOCATION: Brooklyn, NY

REPORTS TO: Center Director

SALARY: $18.49 per hour

DATE: August 2026

SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, or 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. Schedule may vary due to program needs.

JOB SUMMARY: This position serves as a Substitute for classroom and kitchen coverage as needed. The Substitute assists the Lead Teacher in planning and supervising 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 the general maintenance of the classroom to ensure 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 a Food Handlers License, to help prepare and deliver meals.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum – High School Diploma or equivalent, 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:

• Under the direct supervision of the Center Director, the Substitute shall be responsible for:
• 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 before 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 to 35 pounds 
• Flexible schedule to cover for staff as needed
• Other duties and special projects as required

HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit a resume and a thoughtful cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications for the position you are applying for. If selected, we ask that you also provide us with three (3) professional references that we can contact (at least one (1) professional reference should be from a former supervisor). Please click the link below, or paste it into a search bar, and apply online through our career center.

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=bfb233f9-2e2d-4a56-b58a-c4bfa4857b9e&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US

No phone calls, please.

Please be advised that we can only make job offers once your clearances come through.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)