Substitute Head Start Teacher

Position Title

Substitute Head Start Assistant Teacher

Early Childhood Education

Non-Union

Mott Haven Winifred Wheeler
375 East 143rd Street
200 Alexander Ave
Bronx NY 10454

Mill Brook Children’s Pride
201 Saint Anns Avenue 414 Morris Avenue
Bronx NY

Honorable Eugene Oliver Jr. Education Center
705 Concourse Village West
Bronx NY 10451

Non-Exempt

$30,940.00 - $39,270.00 annually

Education Director

East Side Houses 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. The comprehensive program serves 231 children daily from five locations and is designed to develop the children’s cognitive, social–emotional, and physical skills in a safe, supportive environment. Children and families receive a broad range of educational, nutritional, social, and preventive health services.

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.

• 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 an Individualized Education Plan under the supervision of specialists and teachers.
• 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.

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.

• 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.

• 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

No

This job operates in a classroom setting. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

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 classroom schedule. Some activities may include but are not limited to jumping, bending, lifting, etc.

This is a full‑time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm or 8 am to 4:30 pm. Workdays/hours subject to change based on ESH’s program needs.

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Travel may be necessary from one site to another for staff coverage purposes.