Substitute Teacher

Supervisor: Assistant Director for Childhood Development

University Settlement is one of New York City's most dynamic social justice institutions, with an impressive legacy as the first settlement house in the nation. For 130 years, University Settlement has been an anchor in the low-income and immigrant communities where we work, offering pioneering programs in early childhood care and education, youth development, eviction prevention, literacy, theater and visual arts, senior services, and mental health. Each year, we engage over 40,000 New Yorkers through our network of 30 sites in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Our mission is to empower the individuals we serve through comprehensive, quality services that strengthen families and meet the current needs of the community.

Early Head Start offers comprehensive child development services, family support services and advocacy to low-income pregnant women and families with children under three years of age. The program provides developmentally appropriate care and home visits to families in the Lower East Side, NY.

Responsibilities:

Lead classroom sessions
Provide educational support to classroom staff
Develop and implement an engaging, challenging and playful classroom curriculum
Develop consistent, stable and supportive relationships with children
Communicate effectively with classroom staff and direct supervisor
Other duties as requested by the supervisor to fulfill job responsibilities

Qualifications:

Child Development Associate (CDA) or Associates Degree in Early Childhood preferred
Bi-lingual skills in English/Chinese or English/Spanish strongly preferred
Two to three years of experience working with toddlers and preschoolers in a classroom setting
Must have good organization, communication, and writing skills

Hours: Up to 35 hours per week, as needed basis

Rate: $15.00 per hour

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