Teacher; Floater

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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

• Learn and integrate a trauma‑informed, client‑centered approach using an anti‑oppressive lens while 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 a 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, other community‑based organizations, programs, 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 (stories, computer software, educational toys and 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 the 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.

• 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.

• Remaining in a stationary position for long hours and lifting up to 40 lbs.

• Floater position based in the Bronx; 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, including proof of immunizations and freedom from communicable diseases.
• Pass an annual physical.

Applicants may provide the equipment and tools they need to work remotely as required;
Safe Horizon will discuss potential solutions and may assist where needed and agreed to in advance.

Applicants may be required to provide proof of vaccination, registration on the Central Registry, and health clearances. Candidates should review the required documents prior to applying.

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