Teacher jobs at Boys & Girls Clubs de Puerto Rico

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Serve as an Assistant Teacher for a Head Start classroom. Share responsibility for a Head Start classroom of 3- to 5-year-old children. Work collaboratively with the teacher, family members and other staff to achieve positive outcomes for children of all abilities. TASKS AND ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. The assistant teacher's role encompasses effective practices in the following: a) CLASS™ teacher-child interactions; b) Learning environment; c) Curriculum; d) Child assessment; e) Meeting all children's needs; f) Working with families; g) Professional growth and collaboration. 2. Use knowledge of the principles of child growth and development to work with children and communicate with internal and external stakeholders. 3. Implement a child-centered curriculum and learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation to promote development in all domains for children of all abilities. 4. Address challenging behaviors by observing to determine possible causes of the behavior, implementing preventive measures, teaching the child new social and communication skills and partnering with families to support the child at home. 5. Use observations of children and anecdotal notes to document children's progress and individualize curriculum. 6. Create partnerships with families to establish positive interaction patterns in program, school, and home. 7. Assist in ensuring that the written curriculum includes: a. goals for children's development and learning; b. the experiences through which children will achieve these goals; c. what staff and parents can do to help children achieve these goals; d. the materials needed to support the implementation of the curriculum towards achieving the stated goals. 8. Responsible for collaborating with the Teacher in the preparation of daily lesson plans. Post them for parents, volunteers and visitors in the classroom 9. Assist in the development of individual plans for each child including goal-setting based on identified needs and prescriptions for objectives and activities to meet established child outcomes. 10. Follow program curriculum providing developmentally and linguistically appropriate experiences appropriate to age, language and culture of children served. 11. Implement experiential learning activities advancing the intellectual and emotional competence of infants and toddlers. 12. Provide positive guidance and discipline supporting children as they acquire readiness skills for kindergarten and beyond. 13. Implement daily lesson plans in response to children's needs and interests incorporating observations, anecdotal record keeping, knowledge of early childhood development and the key experiences. 14. Implement Individual Family Services Plans (IFSPs) for children with disabilities. 15. Provide children with a consistent classroom routine. 16. Provide supervision and ensure the safety and security of children at all times in accordance with Early Head Start and day care licensing requirements. 17. Supervise and eat nutritionally prepared meals and/or snacks with the children as a curriculum activity, to model good nutrition and proper social skills for infants and toddlers. 18. Supervise all classroom field trips and outdoor activities. 19. Understand regulations associated with prevention of disease and injury, including the exercise of universal precautions and the prevention of contamination. 20. Invite parent involvement in the development of the program's curriculum and approach to child development and education. 21. Provide opportunities for parents to increase their child observation skills and to share assessments with staff that help plan the learning experiences. 22. Encourage parent participation in staff-parent conferences and home visits discussing their child's development and education. 23. Establish positive and productive relationships with families focusing on building trust and rapport. 24. Work with the Teacher to schedule and complete two home visits per year and at least two parent-teacher conferences per year. 25. Participate in parent orientation and ongoing parent training as required. 26. Identify and refer parents wanting to volunteer in the classroom, work as substitutes or in other volunteer activities to Family Advocate. Support parent volunteers in the classroom as needed. 27. Share pertinent information with Family Advocate ensuring coordinated services to meet the needs of individual children and families. Participate in case conferences as appropriate. 28. Maintain regular contact with parents and complete appropriate documentation. 29. Forward classroom updates to the Teacher to be included in the monthly newsletter. 30. Direct developmental concerns to the Health, Nutrition and Disabilities Coordinator. 31. Request supplies as needed and participate in classroom/program inventory as requested. 32. Gather and maintain individual, family and classroom data for documentation, on-going assessment, evaluation and recording keeping for successful individual and program planning. 33. Conduct daily health checks. 34. Assess children on an on-going basis. Gather and organize anecdotal notes into the key goals and objectives and document in CreativeCurriculum.net. 35. Work with the teaching team to analyze child outcomes on a classroom basis twice yearly, consult with the education coordinator and make adjustments to curriculum planning and implementation as needed. 36. Model appropriate classroom practices. 37. Work with the Education Coordinator and Teacher to develop and support the individual development plan for assigned volunteers. 38. Assist the Teacher in devising work methods and procedures that support improvements in existing work practices; supporting the volunteers you supervise in developing and setting goals, priorities and timelines. 39. Maintain the plan to meet changing or emergent program requirements within available resources and with minimum sacrifice to quantity or quality of work. 40. Participates actively in bi-weekly Team Meetings to reflect on performance, generate solutions and ensure high-quality classroom operations. 41. Participates actively in bi-weekly Assistant Teacher Meetings. 42. Participates in assigned meetings, events and training as required. 43. Performs any and all other duties as assigned. EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: ● At a minimum, a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or a state awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential, are enrolled in a program that will lead to an associate or baccalaureate degree or are enrolled in a CDA credential program to be completed within two years of the time of hire. ● Physical exam and background checks are required for this position. ● Travel required locally or long-distance up to 10% of the time for work-related meetings and functions. ● Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation. ● Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds. ● Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. ● Demonstrated computer literacy skills, using MS Office applications and other basic data systems including internet navigation. ● Must be honest, dependable and able to meet deadlines. ● Self-motivated and able to work independently. DISCLAIMER: The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION Responsible for a classroom of children ages 0-3. Works collaboratively with the partner Teacher to ensure the successful operation of a classroom with 6-8 children. Along with families and colleagues, supports each child's progress along their unique developmental path and toward school readiness goals. EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED Infant/Toddler CDA OR AA/BA in Early Childhood Education or related field with at least 120 training hours in Infant/Toddler content and 480 hours of experience with infants/toddlers. Physical exam and background checks required. Ability to travel up to 10% for work-related activities. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Ability to interact effectively with diverse populations. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Computer literacy (MS Office, basic data systems, internet). Honesty, dependability, and ability to meet deadlines. Self-motivated and able to work independently. TASKS AND ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Child Development & Family Engagement Use knowledge of child growth and development to work with children and communicate with families and stakeholders. Implement a child-centered daily routine, curriculum, and learning environment that promotes positive social interactions, active exploration, and self-motivation. Understand infant-toddler self-regulation and age-appropriate pro-social behaviors. Create a nurturing, responsive environment and partner with families to address challenging behaviors. Use child observations and anecdotal notes to document progress and individualize curriculum. Build strong partnerships with families that support positive interactions at school and home. Curriculum Implementation Assist in ensuring that the written curriculum includes:a. Goals for development and learningb. Learning experiences to reach those goalsc. Strategies staff and parents can used. Materials needede. Support for social and emotional developmentf. Preparation and posting of daily lesson plans Assist in the development of individual goals and plans for each child. Plan and implement learning experiences that advance cognitive, physical, language, emergent literacy, print/numeracy awareness, problem-solving, and school readiness. Follow curriculum that provides natural play, hands-on experiences, and aligns with individual learning styles. Implement developmentally, linguistically, and culturally appropriate learning experiences. Maintain a safe and healthy learning environment. Implement experiential learning activities to build intellectual and emotional competence. Provide positive guidance and discipline to support readiness skills. Adapt daily plans based on observations, developmental knowledge, and children's interests. Implement IFSPs for children with disabilities. Provide a consistent, responsive daily routine for infants and toddlers. Child Safety, Health & Nutrition Supervise and ensure the safety of all children in accordance with EHS and licensing requirements. Eat meals/snacks with toddlers and children age 2+ to model nutrition and social skills. Feed infants on demand. Hold non-mobile infants during feeding. Supervise field trips and outdoor activities. Follow disease and injury prevention regulations, diapering procedures, and universal precautions. Conduct daily health checks. Family Relationships & Parent Engagement Encourage family involvement in program curriculum and child development. Provide opportunities for parents to enhance child observation skills and share assessments. Encourage parent participation in conferences and home visits. Build positive and productive relationships with families. Conduct two home visits and two parent-teacher conferences per year with partner Teacher. Participate in parent orientation and ongoing parent trainings. Identify parents interested in volunteering; refer to Family Advocate and support volunteer engagement. Share important information with the Family Advocate and participate in case conferences as needed. Maintain regular communication with parents and complete required documentation. Provide classroom updates for inclusion in the center newsletter. Collaboration, Documentation & Compliance Report developmental concerns to Health, Nutrition, and Disabilities Coordinator. Request needed classroom supplies and participate in inventory. Gather and maintain individual, family, and classroom data for assessment and planning. Assess children on an ongoing basis using anecdotal documentation and GOLD. Collaborate with teaching team to analyze child outcomes twice yearly and adjust curriculum accordingly. Model appropriate classroom practices. Support development plans for volunteers. Adapt work plans to meet program needs without compromising work quality. Actively participate in bi-weekly Team Meetings and Teacher Meetings. Participate in required meetings, events, and trainings. Perform all other duties as assigned. DISCLAIMER This description outlines the general nature and level of work expected for this role. It is not intended as a full list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Responsible for a Head Start classroom of 3- to 5-year-old children. Work collaboratively with an assistant teacher, family members, and other staff to achieve positive outcomes for children of all abilities. TASKS AND ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Provide emotional support through establishing a positive climate, being aware of and responsive to children, and encouraging child expression and autonomy. 2. Use strategies for behavior management, such as clear behavior expectations, being proactive and redirecting misbehavior. 3. Foster classroom productivity and maximize learning time, while engaging children with a variety of modalities and materials. 4. Provide instructional support through concept development, fostering children's analysis and reasoning, engaging in feedback loops, and modeling and supporting high-quality language. 5. Ensure classroom arrangement, materials and displays are organized and conducive to children's learning. 6. Implement chosen curriculum with fidelity, being aware of the big ideas while also following all assigned guidance and resources. 7. Prepare or modify weekly lesson plans and prepare to implement small-group activities, read-alouds, circle time, and other curriculum components. 8. Provide children with a consistent classroom routine and facilitate all parts of the routine to support child learning. 9. Interact with children intentionally throughout the day to provide differentiated support. 10. Collect documentation of children through ongoing observation, embedded and direct assessment activities. 11. Complete quarterly assessment checkpoints, reliably, for each child. 12. Analyze child assessment data and use it to plan and individualize. 13. Complete developmental and social-emotional screenings on all children within prescribed time frames. 14. Complete theme based Individualized Learning Plans to identify specific goals and implement developmentally appropriate strategies for each child in class. 15. Integrate Individual Education Plans (IEPs) or referral action plans for children with diagnosed or suspected special needs. 16. Implement PBS practices and Program Wide Expectations 17. Establish positive and productive relationships with families through building rapport and trust. 18. Schedule and complete two home visits and two parent-teacher conferences each year. 19. Encourage and engage family members to serve as classroom volunteers. 20. Collaborate with family services staff to support families in implementing family life practices, extending learning into the home, and meeting expectations for attendance. 21. Follow all guidance and expectations to support of Shine On, Families initiative. 22. Participate in ongoing reflective coaching and self-assessment. 23. Collaborate with the assistant teacher and other staff in the center. 24. Share pertinent information with family services, disabilities/mental health or health/nutrition staff, as needed, to meet the needs of individual children and families. Participate in case conferences as appropriate. 25. Know and understand School Readiness Goals and strive to help all children achieve them. 26. Provide classroom experiences that are developmentally, linguistically, culturally and age-appropriate for the children served. 27. Establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment, including full supervision of children at all times, in accordance with Head Start and childcare licensing requirements. 28. Conduct daily health/safety monitoring of the indoor and (as requested) outdoor environment. 29. Follow all health and hygiene practices, including hand-washing, sanitizing, and universal precautions. 30. Supervise mealtimes and “family style dining” with children. 31. Supervise all classroom field trips and outdoor activities. 32. Maintain required documentation of activities, including child and family information, assessment data, volunteer logs, etc. 33. Participates in assigned meetings, events and training as required. 34. Performs any and all other duties as assigned. EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: - AA/AS in Early Childhood Education OR BA/BS in Early Childhood Education -OR- state awarded preschool teacher certification with experience teaching preschool aged children-OR- BA/BS in related field with at least six college courses in Early Childhood Education plus experience teaching preschool aged children. - BA Highly preferred. - Bilingual (Spanish) preferred - Physical exam and background checks are required for this position. - Travel required locally or long-distance up to 10% of the time for work-related meetings and functions. - Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation. - Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds. - Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. - Demonstrated computer literacy skills, using MS Office applications and other basic data systems including internet navigation. - Must be honest, dependable and able to meet deadlines. - Self-motivated and able to work independently. DISCLAIMER: The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Job Description GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Responsible for a Head Start classroom of 3- to 5-year-old children. Work collaboratively with an assistant teacher, family members, and other staff to achieve positive outcomes for children of all abilities. TASKS AND ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Provide emotional support through establishing a positive climate, being aware of and responsive to children, and encouraging child expression and autonomy. 2. Use strategies for behavior management, such as clear behavior expectations, being proactive and redirecting misbehavior. 3. Foster classroom productivity and maximize learning time, while engaging children with a variety of modalities and materials. 4. Provide instructional support through concept development, fostering children's analysis and reasoning, engaging in feedback loops, and modeling and supporting high-quality language. 5. Ensure classroom arrangement, materials and displays are organized and conducive to children's learning. 6. Implement chosen curriculum with fidelity, being aware of the big ideas while also following all assigned guidance and resources. 7. Prepare or modify weekly lesson plans and prepare to implement small-group activities, read-alouds, circle time, and other curriculum components. 8. Provide children with a consistent classroom routine and facilitate all parts of the routine to support child learning. 9. Interact with children intentionally throughout the day to provide differentiated support. 10. Collect documentation of children through ongoing observation, embedded and direct assessment activities. 11. Complete quarterly assessment checkpoints, reliably, for each child. 12. Analyze child assessment data and use it to plan and individualize. 13. Complete developmental and social-emotional screenings on all children within prescribed time frames. 14. Complete theme based Individualized Learning Plans to identify specific goals and implement developmentally appropriate strategies for each child in class. 15. Integrate Individual Education Plans (IEPs) or referral action plans for children with diagnosed or suspected special needs. 16. Implement PBS practices and Program Wide Expectations 17. Establish positive and productive relationships with families through building rapport and trust. 18. Schedule and complete two home visits and two parent-teacher conferences each year. 19. Encourage and engage family members to serve as classroom volunteers. 20. Collaborate with family services staff to support families in implementing family life practices, extending learning into the home, and meeting expectations for attendance. 21. Follow all guidance and expectations to support of Shine On, Families initiative. 22. Participate in ongoing reflective coaching and self-assessment. 23. Collaborate with the assistant teacher and other staff in the center. 24. Share pertinent information with family services, disabilities/mental health or health/nutrition staff, as needed, to meet the needs of individual children and families. Participate in case conferences as appropriate. 25. Know and understand School Readiness Goals and strive to help all children achieve them. 26. Provide classroom experiences that are developmentally, linguistically, culturally and age-appropriate for the children served. 27. Establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment, including full supervision of children at all times, in accordance with Head Start and childcare licensing requirements. 28. Conduct daily health/safety monitoring of the indoor and (as requested) outdoor environment. 29. Follow all health and hygiene practices, including hand-washing, sanitizing, and universal precautions. 30. Supervise mealtimes and “family style dining” with children. 31. Supervise all classroom field trips and outdoor activities. 32. Maintain required documentation of activities, including child and family information, assessment data, volunteer logs, etc. 33. Participates in assigned meetings, events and training as required. 34. Performs any and all other duties as assigned. EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: - AA/AS in Early Childhood Education OR BA/BS in Early Childhood Education -OR- state awarded preschool teacher certification with experience teaching preschool aged children-OR- BA/BS in related field with at least six college courses in Early Childhood Education plus experience teaching preschool aged children. - BA Highly preferred. - Bilingual (Spanish) preferred - Physical exam and background checks are required for this position. - Travel required locally or long-distance up to 10% of the time for work-related meetings and functions. - Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation. - Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds. - Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. - Demonstrated computer literacy skills, using MS Office applications and other basic data systems including internet navigation. - Must be honest, dependable and able to meet deadlines. - Self-motivated and able to work independently. DISCLAIMER: The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Responsible for a Head Start classroom of 3- to 5-year-old children. Work collaboratively with an assistant teacher, family members, and other staff to achieve positive outcomes for children of all abilities. TASKS AND ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Provide emotional support through establishing a positive climate, being aware of and responsive to children, and encouraging child expression and autonomy. 2. Use strategies for behavior management, such as clear behavior expectations, being proactive and redirecting misbehavior. 3. Foster classroom productivity and maximize learning time, while engaging children with a variety of modalities and materials. 4. Provide instructional support through concept development, fostering children's analysis and reasoning, engaging in feedback loops, and modeling and supporting high-quality language. 5. Ensure classroom arrangement, materials and displays are organized and conducive to children's learning. 6. Implement chosen curriculum with fidelity, being aware of the big ideas while also following all assigned guidance and resources. 7. Prepare or modify weekly lesson plans and prepare to implement small-group activities, read-alouds, circle time, and other curriculum components. 8. Provide children with a consistent classroom routine and facilitate all parts of the routine to support child learning. 9. Interact with children intentionally throughout the day to provide differentiated support. 10. Collect documentation of children through ongoing observation, embedded and direct assessment activities. 11. Complete quarterly assessment checkpoints, reliably, for each child. 12. Analyze child assessment data and use it to plan and individualize. 13. Complete developmental and social-emotional screenings on all children within prescribed time frames. 14. Complete theme based Individualized Learning Plans to identify specific goals and implement developmentally appropriate strategies for each child in class. 15. Integrate Individual Education Plans (IEPs) or referral action plans for children with diagnosed or suspected special needs. 16. Implement PBS practices and Program Wide Expectations 17. Establish positive and productive relationships with families through building rapport and trust. 18. Schedule and complete two home visits and two parent-teacher conferences each year. 19. Encourage and engage family members to serve as classroom volunteers. 20. Collaborate with family services staff to support families in implementing family life practices, extending learning into the home, and meeting expectations for attendance. 21. Follow all guidance and expectations to support of Shine On, Families initiative. 22. Participate in ongoing reflective coaching and self-assessment. 23. Collaborate with the assistant teacher and other staff in the center. 24. Share pertinent information with family services, disabilities/mental health or health/nutrition staff, as needed, to meet the needs of individual children and families. Participate in case conferences as appropriate. 25. Know and understand School Readiness Goals and strive to help all children achieve them. 26. Provide classroom experiences that are developmentally, linguistically, culturally and age-appropriate for the children served. 27. Establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment, including full supervision of children at all times, in accordance with Head Start and childcare licensing requirements. 28. Conduct daily health/safety monitoring of the indoor and (as requested) outdoor environment. 29. Follow all health and hygiene practices, including hand-washing, sanitizing, and universal precautions. 30. Supervise mealtimes and “family style dining” with children. 31. Supervise all classroom field trips and outdoor activities. 32. Maintain required documentation of activities, including child and family information, assessment data, volunteer logs, etc. 33. Participates in assigned meetings, events and training as required. 34. Performs any and all other duties as assigned. EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: - AA/AS in Early Childhood Education OR BA/BS in Early Childhood Education -OR- state awarded preschool teacher certification with experience teaching preschool aged children-OR- BA/BS in related field with at least six college courses in Early Childhood Education plus experience teaching preschool aged children. - BA Highly preferred. - Bilingual (Spanish) preferred - Physical exam and background checks are required for this position. - Travel required locally or long-distance up to 10% of the time for work-related meetings and functions. - Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation. - Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds. - Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. - Demonstrated computer literacy skills, using MS Office applications and other basic data systems including internet navigation. - Must be honest, dependable and able to meet deadlines. - Self-motivated and able to work independently. DISCLAIMER: The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Job Description GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Responsible for a Head Start classroom of 3- to 5-year-old children. Work collaboratively with an assistant teacher, family members, and other staff to achieve positive outcomes for children of all abilities. TASKS AND ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Provide emotional support through establishing a positive climate, being aware of and responsive to children, and encouraging child expression and autonomy. 2. Use strategies for behavior management, such as clear behavior expectations, being proactive and redirecting misbehavior. 3. Foster classroom productivity and maximize learning time, while engaging children with a variety of modalities and materials. 4. Provide instructional support through concept development, fostering children's analysis and reasoning, engaging in feedback loops, and modeling and supporting high-quality language. 5. Ensure classroom arrangement, materials and displays are organized and conducive to children's learning. 6. Implement chosen curriculum with fidelity, being aware of the big ideas while also following all assigned guidance and resources. 7. Prepare or modify weekly lesson plans and prepare to implement small-group activities, read-alouds, circle time, and other curriculum components. 8. Provide children with a consistent classroom routine and facilitate all parts of the routine to support child learning. 9. Interact with children intentionally throughout the day to provide differentiated support. 10. Collect documentation of children through ongoing observation, embedded and direct assessment activities. 11. Complete quarterly assessment checkpoints, reliably, for each child. 12. Analyze child assessment data and use it to plan and individualize. 13. Complete developmental and social-emotional screenings on all children within prescribed time frames. 14. Complete theme based Individualized Learning Plans to identify specific goals and implement developmentally appropriate strategies for each child in class. 15. Integrate Individual Education Plans (IEPs) or referral action plans for children with diagnosed or suspected special needs. 16. Implement PBS practices and Program Wide Expectations 17. Establish positive and productive relationships with families through building rapport and trust. 18. Schedule and complete two home visits and two parent-teacher conferences each year. 19. Encourage and engage family members to serve as classroom volunteers. 20. Collaborate with family services staff to support families in implementing family life practices, extending learning into the home, and meeting expectations for attendance. 21. Follow all guidance and expectations to support of Shine On, Families initiative. 22. Participate in ongoing reflective coaching and self-assessment. 23. Collaborate with the assistant teacher and other staff in the center. 24. Share pertinent information with family services, disabilities/mental health or health/nutrition staff, as needed, to meet the needs of individual children and families. Participate in case conferences as appropriate. 25. Know and understand School Readiness Goals and strive to help all children achieve them. 26. Provide classroom experiences that are developmentally, linguistically, culturally and age-appropriate for the children served. 27. Establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment, including full supervision of children at all times, in accordance with Head Start and childcare licensing requirements. 28. Conduct daily health/safety monitoring of the indoor and (as requested) outdoor environment. 29. Follow all health and hygiene practices, including hand-washing, sanitizing, and universal precautions. 30. Supervise mealtimes and “family style dining” with children. 31. Supervise all classroom field trips and outdoor activities. 32. Maintain required documentation of activities, including child and family information, assessment data, volunteer logs, etc. 33. Participates in assigned meetings, events and training as required. 34. Performs any and all other duties as assigned. EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: - AA/AS in Early Childhood Education OR BA/BS in Early Childhood Education -OR- state awarded preschool teacher certification with experience teaching preschool aged children-OR- BA/BS in related field with at least six college courses in Early Childhood Education plus experience teaching preschool aged children. - BA Highly preferred. - Bilingual (Spanish) preferred - Physical exam and background checks are required for this position. - Travel required locally or long-distance up to 10% of the time for work-related meetings and functions. - Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation. - Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds. - Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. - Demonstrated computer literacy skills, using MS Office applications and other basic data systems including internet navigation. - Must be honest, dependable and able to meet deadlines. - Self-motivated and able to work independently. DISCLAIMER: The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.