Shalini’s Story

Shalini is a young woman who knows exactly where she’s headed. A chance experience tutoring young children as a high school student while in SCO’s foster care program ignited her passion for teaching, and now guides her every step.

With a razor-sharp focus on achieving her goals, Shalini has mapped out her immediate and long-term plans. First, she’ll graduate from college with a bachelor’s degree in early education. And then it’s off to graduate school to earn her master’s in teaching. A few years ago, these might have been considered lofty goals, but with the right supports in place, Shalini is well on her way.

Shalini was placed in SCO’s Foster Care program after the death of her father 9 years ago. While safe and well-cared for by her foster family, she was angry and worried about the future. “I needed a team to support me and advise me, and give me the right tools to succeed,” she reflects.

And a team is exactly what she received. SCO provided the resources, services, and guidance she needed to become her best self. During high school, a team of education and mental health specialists helped Shalini overcome obstacles and helped her to realize she “did not have to transition to adulthood alone.” She participated in mentoring programs, made new connections, and built relationships with other young adults in care. As her confidence grew, Shalini began tutoring children from a nearby elementary school as part of her program with SCO. That was the “aha” moment that shaped her future. She fell in love with teaching!

When it was time for college, SCO’s staff helped Shalini complete applications, navigate financial aid, and apply to the Dorm Project, which enables her to live in a college dorm all year round. Her SCO coach remains a constant presence and is even helping Shalini work towards getting a driver’s license.

Today, Shalini is a rising junior at Hunter College, and we have no doubt she will achieve all she sets out to accomplish.

Brooklyn Early Childhood Job Openings at SCO

We’re hiring for our Morris Koppelman Early Childhood Education Center in Brownsville, Brooklyn!  SCO’s Early Childhood Education Centers offer a year-round, full-day academic program in a safe and engaging environment for children from 2.9 months to 5 years of age, including UPK and 3K for All. Literacy and math activities help children gain the skills for future school success. A wide array of physical activities and outdoor play help children develop strength, balance and motor skills. Art, music and drama round out the day.

Our programs support English, dual-language learners, and children with IEPs. Families are engaged to become active partners in supporting their child’s language development.

We have exciting openings at our Center in Brownsville, Brooklyn. Join our team and help children develop the building blocks for success! Complete the form below to learn more!

 

Available Positions

Teacher Assistant/Floater

Responsibilities include: Assisting Head Teacher with classroom management and activities while attending to the needs of children in a caring and kind manner. Strive to build positive relationships and effectively communicate with the families of children in their care.

Qualifications: High School diploma and CDA

Assistant Director of Early Head Start

Responsibilities: Provide Early Head start education staff with instructional leadership through design, delivery, and coordination of intensive professional development; facilitation of interdisciplinary collaboration; and administrative support.

Qualifications:

  • Masters Degree or higher in early childhood education and NYS certification in early Childhood Education
  • NYS teaching certification required
  • Teachers Certification for Birth-2 years of age

COMPLETE THE FORM BELOW AND UPLOAD YOUR RESUME TO LEARN MORE! 

 

Why SCO?

SCO’s dedicated professionals help improve the health and well-being of over 50,000 New Yorkers each year. We apply the same principle to ensuring our staff is well cared for through a robust benefits package, professional development opportunities, health and wellness initiatives, tuition reimbursement and more.

Our benefits include:

  • Flexible Work Schedule
  • Paid Holidays Off
  • Vacation & Sick Time
  • 403B Retirement Plan
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance & more!
  • Provide children from your community with cognitive and social experiences that will enhance their curiosity and develop a positive attitude towards learning

What we are looking for:

  • Experience working successfully in multicultural environments serving vulnerable or underserved populations preferred.
  • Commitment to the mission and programs of SCO Family of Services
  • Possess a strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change; forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families.
  • Work closely with all members of the Center staff to provide comprehensive services to all families enrolled in the center.

 

 

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