Substitute Assistant Teacher
Company: Brooklyn Kindergarten Society
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job Title: Substitute Assistant
Teacher Job Classification (FLSA): Non-Exempt, On-Call Supervisor:
Director The Brooklyn Kindergarten Society (BKS) is the original
“born in Brooklyn.” We were founded in 1891, and for 130 years, BKS
has helped provide high-quality early childhood education to
working families. BKS has grown up with the borough and continues
to be a leader in equitable access to early childhood education. We
provide full day, year-round academic experiences and care for
children ages 2-5 years old. Our curriculum is play based and
marries together reading, writing, movement and music, with STEAM
(Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) learning.
Our goal is to ensure that Brooklyn’s youngest learners have an
equitable first educational step. JOB PURPOSE Substitute Teaching
Assistants will assist the Early Childhood Education Teacher and
Teacher Aide as they ensure the safety and well-being of the
children while they are in the classroom, playground or in any area
of the center. The Substitute will play an integral role in
providing classroom coverage in the absence of teachers and
supporting various classroom functions at all of our sites under
the guidance of our Education staff. SCOPE OF INFLUENCE Assist in
the direction of a class of students (maybe mixed age) through
daily activities KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
Planning, Preparation Classroom and Behavioral Management (90%)
Share ideas and observations from classroom time with the classroom
team to assist in future assessment and development of curriculum
Assists in the responsibility for the overall implementation of
program policies and procedures and on-going communication with
support and supervisory staff Responsible for maintaining statutory
required teacher-child ratios in classroom during program operation
Maintain a warm and inclusive environment where children and
families feel welcome Model developmentally appropriate activities
and positive behavior management techniques through daily contact
with children and early childhood staff in the classroom Take part
in active supervision of children, engaging them in enriched
conversation throughout the day end to toileting; maintain a clean,
safe and orderly classroom Assist in classroom opening if scheduled
to opening shift and assist in classroom closings if assigned to a
closing shift Direct classroom procedures including transitions,
routines and small groups, as assigned Identifying difficulties and
coaching children through conflicts utilizing problem solving
skills Keeping full time staff abreast of any and all developments,
that relate to classroom, children and families Developing an
understanding of Head Start Performance goals, philosophy and ways
of implementation Adhere to BKS policies and procedures; comply
with required documentation and record keeping responsibilities for
both the classroom functioning and for individual children Maintain
compliance paperwork, and submit documents by deadlines assigned
Report to work at time assigned, at all sites and classrooms as
assigned Other (10%) Perform other duties and responsibilities as
assigned JOB REQUIREMENTS High School Diploma required Associate’s
Degree preferred or working towards Bachelor’s Degree Desire to
work with children and low-income families in a multilingual and
multicultural setting, with specialized training for dealing with
this specific age group Ability to receive & provide feedback to
colleagues in a professional setting Excellent interpersonal skills
and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Classroom teaching experience Knowledge of child development and
sensitivity to the needs and characteristics of young children and
families Must be able to meet physical requirements of working with
young children, including walking up and down stairs, sitting on
the floor and lifting a child Adaptable schedule to work as needed
between the hours of 8AM and 6PM on days program is in
operation
Keywords: Brooklyn Kindergarten Society, Fairfield , Substitute Assistant Teacher, Education / Teaching , New York City, Connecticut
