• Participate in implementing developmentally appropriate curricula encompassing the social/emotional, physical and intellectual needs of Win children.
• Follow Win’s philosophy and goals of the Childcare program.
• Attend Childcare related trainings onsite and offsite.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, holidays and days that NYC schools are closed.
• Must be able to escort children to field trips.
• Ensure a safe, healthy, culturally diverse and attractive classroom environment.
• Adhere to Department of Health and Mental Hygiene policies and procedures. Supervises the classroom when the teacher is out of the room.
• Oversees unstructured free play. Works with teachers to ensure organization of free play corresponds to scheduled structured activities.
• Assists with meals, toileting, diapering and hand washing.
• Performs general housekeeping tasks.
• Observes and organizes the classroom, classroom supply areas, playground area and equipment for hazards and keeps the areas neat and sanitary.
• Prepare areas for lesson plan implementation of STEM and STEAM activities, assists in making smooth transitions between learning areas.
• Perform related duties as assigned in assisting the Head Teacher.

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to ascend and descend stairs in the building where clients and families reside.
• Must be able to lift children on a regular basis.
• Must be able to travel to other Win sites to provide Childcare coverage and training using public transportation.

Qualifications:

• Committed to Win’s mission, vision and values.
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge and skills related to implementing activities for infant and preschool children.
• Ability to interact in a supportive and nurturing manner with children and parents.
• Must have knowledge and have the sensitivity to the needs of homeless or at-risk families.
• Must submit to a medical screening to ensure good health as required by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Bureau of Childcare.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Excellent organizational, written and verbal skills.
• Bilingual- English/Spanish a plus.

Core Competencies:

• Leadership: Embodies Win’s Core Values and understands that clients’ needs are staff’s priority. Acts with a high degree of professionalism and has a good work ethic.

• Facilitating Change: Willingly learns new approaches, methods, or technologies to improve client outcomes. Develops and meets challenging but achievable goals with clients’ wellbeing in mind.

• Managing Performance: Interacts respectfully with clients and co-workers. Avoids conflict effectively.

• Applying and Developing Expertise: Works diligently in the best interest of the clients. Maintains appropriate boundaries when working with clients.

• Communicating and Collaborating: Works collaboratively with colleagues and supports the team in achieving results. Communicates urgent priorities effectively. Values the full spectrum of diversity and inclusion for peers and clients.