Substitute Teacher Early Childhood Centers
Substitute Teacher Early Childhood Centers
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$ 16 - 17
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ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION
Founded in 1965 the ChineseAmerican Planning Council Inc. (CPC) aims to promote the social and economic empowerment of Chinese American immigrant and lowincome communities. Today CPC is the nations largest Asian American social services agency and offers more than 50 programs at over 35 sites throughout New York City including early childhood education schoolage care youth services workforce development community services and senior services. CPC strives to be the premier social service and leadership development organization. In 2017 CPC launched Advancing Our CommUNITY its organizationwide strategy to expand services to address persistent needs and emerging trends and to improve leadership skills among staff and community members. In 2022 our core programs and emergency services reached 200000 people living in all five boroughs and all 51 city council districts. In the summer of 2022 CPC was recognized as the number one Chinese American organization in New York City to recommend to a Chinese immigrant looking for inlanguage and culturally competent resources according to a recent survey. This accomplishment is a testament to the incredible work and dedication of our staff. (For more information please visit: SUMMARY
The mission of CPC Early Childhood Center is to foster a lifelong love of learning in each of our students. Our staff foster positive learning experiences through love respect quality education and professionalism. The Early Childhood Centers serve approximately 300 students from ages 15 in multiple locations throughout the city. The goal of the program is to support students in all learning areas including intellectual academic physical social and emotional growth.
CPC operates a total of six 6 Early Childhood Centers in New York City:
- Chung Pak Early Childhood Center: 125 Walker St Suite 3 New York NY 10013
- Garment Industry Early Childhood Center: 115 Chrystie St 2nd Fl New York NY 10002
- Jacob Riis Early Childhood Center: 108 Avenue D New York NY 10009
- Little Star at Broome Street Early Childhood Center: 178 Broome St 3rd Fl New York NY 10002
- Tribeca Early Childhood Center: 1 York St 2nd Fl New York NY 10013
- Lois C Lee Early Childhood Center:st Avenue 3rd Fl Flushing NY 11355
JOB SUMMARY
Substitutes perform duties of a teacher or teacher assistant to provide continuity of daytoday responsibilities with students during the absence of the regular teacher or teacher assistant. Substitutes are to be willing and ready to assist Lead Teachers and Assistant Teachers in whatever manner the teacher deems necessary to adapt easily to changing situations and to take the lead when necessary and appropriate.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide instruction as needed according to plans as prepared by the regular classroom teacher and manage or help to manage as the case may require classroom behavior and environment.
- Maintain line of sight supervision.
- Use appropriate judgment to always act in the best interests of students.
- Maintain a classroom environment which promotes active learning.
- Maintain daily classroom routine including distributing and collecting supplies keeping attendance records setting up meals etc.
- Attend mandatory meetings and trainings.
- Adhere to CPC Early Childhood Center policies and procedures.
- Work with students to help reinforce learning objectives.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the appropriate supervisor or administrator.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Early Childhood Education college credits preferred.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must have experience in working with children and knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.
- At least one year of experience working in a childcare setting.
- Experience working with children with special needs preferred.
Skills and Competencies:
- Demonstrated ability enthusiasm love and desire to work with and relate to children.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct self in a professional courteous manner to maintain a neat appearance.
- Strong customer service skills and ability to create/maintain partnerships with families and staff.
- Strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to handle crisis situations effectively.
- Ability to multitask while remaining organized and completing tasks by assigned deadlines.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish or Mandarin/Cantonese preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to lift 2530 lbs.
- Demonstrated ability to walk squat/kneel sit on floor see hear speak with children to ensure their health and safety.
- Computer literacy skills.
Hiring for this position is subject to:
- Review of resume completeness including education experience and skills
- Verification of three 3 references
- Completion of employment application
- Completion of interview
- Fingerprint Clearance from the Department of Investigation
- Statewide Central Register Clearance
- Child Abuse and Maltreatment Certification (online training)
- Additional mandated trainings as required by Department of Health
- Trainings can be done after hiring (within 2 weeks of hire)
- Recent physical (within one year) including immunization record
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS OVERVIEW
- $16.50 $17.00 per hour; Substitutes are employed on an asneeded oncall daytoday basis and are not guaranteed work on a regular basis.
- CPC offers eligible staff members mandatory benefits including paid New York State sick time
COVID19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS
CPC has been committed to two goals: 1 keeping staff and community members healthy and safe and 2 continuing to safely provide services to community members. CPC no longer mandates COVID vaccination but vaccines and boosters are highly encouraged for all our staff and community members.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested individuals should submit their resume along with a cover letter addressed to Kathy Lee when applying online via CPCs website: or selected online job boards. All documents should be submitted as one single file. Applicants may reach out to with any questions or further inquiries.
CPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CPC values a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages women BIPOC immigrants LGBTQ individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
