Substitute Teacher at Creative

University Settlement Society of New York

Recruitment began on February 25, 2026

and the job listing Expires on March 28, 2026

University Settlement partners with 40,000 New Yorkers on the Lower East Side and in Brooklyn every year to build on their strengths as they achieve healthy, stable, and remarkable lives. For over 135 years, we’ve collaborated with our neighbors to pioneer highly effective programs that fight poverty and systemic inequality. Established in 1886 as the first Settlement House in the United States, we bring the values of that movement into the 21st century by meeting New Yorkers where they live, listening deeply to all perspectives, engaging with every individual holistically, and creating space for people to organize.

Joining together with our neighbors to advocate for justice and equality, we help build community strength.

Creative Steps is a private early childhood program offering a school day preschool program (9:00 am – 3:00 pm), a part-day UPK program, and after-school (3:00 pm – 6:00 pm), as well as a holiday and summer camp program. Located on NYU’s campus in one of the residential complexes near Washington Square Park, the early care and education program enrolls community children ages 12 months through 4 years using a play-based and child-centered curriculum with additional enrichment programming such as music, movement, and art.

Responsibilities:

• Participate, under the guidance of the Head Teacher in planning and completing assignments in support of daily classroom program and activities
• Participate with the Head Teacher in writing the daily and weekly lesson plans
• Ensure a proper level of availability and maintenance of classroom equipment and supplies
• Participate in recruiting parent volunteers and provide support to volunteers working in the classroom
• Provide assistance in writing required reports and completing various forms
• Assist with arranging field trips, home visits and ordering supplies and materials
• Attend and participate in staff and parent meetings and in training and development sessions
• Perform other related duties as required by supervisor

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or HSE required, college courses or BA preferred
• Must have experience working with children

Work Schedule: Per Diem, Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 6:00pm, up to 30 hours per week

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to our organization. We are an equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.