Substitute Teacher (Children’s Center Orange County) Job at Family Services Inc., Goshen, NY

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  • Family Services Inc.
  • Goshen, NY

Job Description

Job Title: Children’s Center Substitute Teacher (Per-Diem)

Rate : $25.00 per hour

Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly, Per-Diem

Reports to: Lead Teacher, Assistant Teacher, Program Coordinator

 

Center Hours:

  • Monday: 9am-5pm (break 12:30-1:30pm)
  • Tuesday: 9am-12:30pm (no break)
  • Wednesday: 9am-5pm (break 12:30-1:30pm)
  • Thursday: 9am-5pm (break 12:30-1:30pm)
  • Friday: 9am-5pm (break 12:30-1:30pm)

 

Job Summary:

The Substitute Teacher assists the Lead Teacher at the Children’s Center at the Orange County Family Court in compliance with all NYS Office of Court Administration Children’s Center Program agreements. The Substitute Teacher supports everyone's right to thrive by providing a safe and creative curriculum for children while their families attend to court business and offers consultation to families for resources within the community. The position enthusiastically supports, practices, and communicates the agency’s Mission and Statement of Values.

 

Job Requirements:

  • Associates in early childcare/education and a minimum of 1 year of experience working with children OR
  • NYS Certificate in childcare and a minimum of 2 years of experience working with children OR
  • High School Diploma and a minimum of 3 years of experience working with children.
  • The successful candidate ideally will have experience in children’s programming for mixed ages, crisis management, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and community resources.

 

Job Responsibilities:

 

Program Administration:

  • Responsible for the direct care and safety of the children left in the center.
    • Implements and maintains the health and safety protocol/procedures and maintains visible instructive printouts of these procedures.
    • Will assure center follows all program safety and confidentiality guidelines.
  • Assisting with required intakes and reports.
    • Prepares and submits information for monthly reports to appropriate entities.
    • Secures the intake paperwork in proper location.
    • Maintains statistical records necessary for reports and research.
  • Planning, development, and evaluation of program activities.
    • Designs and carries out curriculum and activities based on the needs and development of children in the center at any given time.
    • Develops and implements monthly/seasonal themes and constructive activities in a long-range plan.
    • Will implement the established curriculum guidelines.
  • Assisting with the distribution of referral and resource information to caregivers based on their and their children’s needs.
    • Remains informed on current local resources and services.
    • Assesses the needs of the caregiver and will respond to them through referrals to appropriate agency/program.
  • Providing appropriate, creative, supportive interactions with the children in the center in group and individual activities.
    • Develop creative “in-class” programs based on age and present teachable moments.

 

Community/Partner Liaison

  • As a representative of the Agency, shares our values, knowledge, and skills with other organizations, community groups, regulatory bodies, and key stakeholders. Maintains good relationships with stakeholders and partners to advocate for clients and those working in the field of human services.
  • Participate in program outreach to the community and expand service reach by researching community organizations and providing community outreach through presentations.

 

General Responsibilities:

  • Participate in agency-wide and agency-appointed committees to facilitate agency program initiatives and services to the community.
  • Completes all work and reporting functions in a timely fashion.
  • Successfully moves into problem-solving mode when challenges or concerns arise and translates strategic thinking into action.
  • Demonstrates solid interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships, work cooperatively, and gain the confidence and credibility of key internal and external stakeholders.
  • Responds supportively to changes in programs and policies and takes a broad view of one’s position by assuming additional responsibilities when the need arises.

 

Our Mission: Family Services brings people together to find the support they need, improving their lives and communities, and building a stronger, safer Hudson Valley. 

 

Our Agency Values

Integrity - Being Honest And Trustworthy

Compassion – Extending Empathy And Understanding To Others

Hope - Believing In The Strength Of The Human Spirit And Heart, To Emerge And    Thrive In The Face Of Challenge

Diversity – Promoting A Vison Of Community Comprised Of Wide-Ranging Assets

Respect - Treating All Individuals With Dignity And Without Judgement

Community - Recognizing And Reinforcing The Importance Of Our World As Being Comprised Of People Of Differing Strengths And Perspectives

Justice – Promoting Social And Economic Equity And Fairness

Quality – Striving For Excellence In Every Aspect Of Our Work

 

Competencies:

  • Strong computer literacy
  • Experience with infants and young children with special needs
  • Strategic thinking
  • Organizational skills
  • Client focus
  • Time management
  • Communication and public speaking skills
  • Innovative thinker and solution-oriented
  • Sound judgement

 

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer match up to 5%.
  • Generous paid vacation, holiday, sick and personal time package (2 weeks’ vacation in first year, 13 paid holidays per year, 12 sick days per year and 4 personal days per year).
  • Access to Family Services’ Compassionate Leave Program where employees can donate/receive unused time off.
  • Group term life and long-term disability insurance.
  • Supplemental life insurance & accidental death and dismemberment coverage (AD&D).
  • Supplemental insurance through Aflac.
  • Employee assistance program (EAP).
  • Pet insurance.

 

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Work Environment:

Majority of time will be spent at the Children’s Center at the Orange County Family Court, working with children and families who are under stress and dealing with difficult situations, and occasionally on program sites, in the community, and travel to offsite meetings and events.

Family Services, Inc. complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact hr@familyservicesny.org.

Family Services is an equal opportunity employer. We follow federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in hiring and employment.

Must be authorized to work in the United States without work sponsorship.

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