Preschool teacher jobs in Puerto Rico

Job Description: The preschool teacher assistant is a member of the preschool education team who works in collaboration with the lead preschool teacher to provide a safe, enriching, and stimulating learning environment for preschool-age children. Their primary responsibility is to assist in the implementation of the curriculum, care for the children, and promote their academic, social, and emotional development. Responsibilities and Duties: • Teaching Support: Assist the preschool teacher in planning and executing teaching activities, including lessons, group activities, and class projects. • Child Care: Supervise children during class hours, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times. Assist with basic needs, such as feeding, diaper changes, and breaks. • Individual Support: Provide individualized support to children who may need additional assistance in areas such as language development, motor skills, or emotional management. • Interaction with Parents: Communicate with the parents or guardians of the children to provide updates on the children's progress, respond to questions and concerns, and participate in parent conferences. • Maintaining Order: Help maintain order and discipline in the classroom, ensuring that children follow established rules and guidelines. • Material Preparation Assistance: Assist in the preparation of teaching materials and visual resources for lessons and activities. • Observation and Record-Keeping: Observe children's behavior and progress and maintain accurate records for the preschool teacher. Requirements and Qualifications: • Associate's degree in Preschool Education or CDA (Child Development Associate). • Previous experience in childcare or preschool education is preferred. • Knowledge of the needs and developmental stages of preschool-age children. • Effective communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team. • Patience, affection, and a positive attitude towards children. • Compliance with background check and reference verification requirements. Monday to Friday (9:00am - 5:30pm)

Grow your teaching career with Bright Horizons, where you can make a meaningful impact on children's lives every day. Learn from early education experts while having the opportunity to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost. Experience this and more as a Bright Horizons Teacher. Responsibilities: * Create hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the children * Maintain open communication with parents, sharing their child's daily milestones * Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines Qualifications: Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements: * 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required * 1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred * CDA, Associate, or bachelor's degree in early education or related field is required * Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children is required Join us to create a safe, nurturing environment that supports children's social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. Collaborate with a dynamic team to create engaging curriculum that shapes future learners and leaders. Discover where your passion and a career at Bright Horizons can lead you - all in an inclusive workplace where you can be you. Apply today and explore the possibilities! Physical Requirements: This position requires the employee to comply with all applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons', and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training. If hired, you will work in person in an early education/preschool child care center to provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery and services per Bright Horizons' policies, procedures and guidance, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations, and in a manner that will ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons care and the employee. The full set of physical requirements for this role can be reviewed at **************************************************** Bright Horizons complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations. Compensation: The hourly rate for this position is between $11.75 - $14.35 per hour. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors. Benefits: Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: * Medical, dental, and vision insurance * 401(k) retirement plan * Life insurance * Long-term and short-term disability insurance * Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program Compensation: Multiple Age Groups Life at Bright Horizons: At Bright Horizons, you're more than your job title - you're the difference. Whether you're nurturing a child's first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your work creates real impact. We're a community that celebrates individuality, invests in your growth, and supports your whole self. Because when you thrive, so do the children, families, and clients we serve. Join us and help build a brighter future - for yourself and for others. Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at ************ or ****************************. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Esta oportunidad de empleo es para contratación directa con nuestro socio - Boys and Girls de Puerto Rico, en el pueblo de San Lorenzo. 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 various 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 children's 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. 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 is highly preferred. Bilingual Physical exam and background checks are required for this position. Travel is 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. Apply Here! 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. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and healthy workplace.

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.

Esta oportunidad de empleo es para contratación directa con nuestro socio - Boys and Girls de Puerto Rico, en el pueblo de San Lorenzo. 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 various 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 children's 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. 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 is highly preferred. Bilingual Physical exam and background checks are required for this position. Travel is 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. Apply Here! 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. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and healthy workplace.

Head Start Teacher Assistant Esta oportunidad de empleo es para contratación directa con nuestro socio - Boys and Girls de Puerto Rico, en el pueblo de San Lorenzo. 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 the curriculum. 6. Create partnerships with families to establish positive interaction patterns in the 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 developing 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 the program curriculum, providing developmentally and linguistically appropriate experiences appropriate to the age, language, and culture of the 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 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. 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. Apply Here 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. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and healthy workplace.

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.

Esta oportunidad de empleo es para contratación directa con nuestro socio - Boys and Girls de Puerto Rico, en el pueblo de San Lorenzo. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Responsible for a classroom of children 0-3 years of age. Work collaboratively with his/her partner Teacher to ensure the successful operation of a classroom with a total of 6-8 children. Along with families and colleagues, work to achieve meaningful progress of each child along his/her own unique developmental path and toward school readiness goals. TASKS AND ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Use knowledge of the principles of child growth and development to work with children and communicate with families, internal and external stakeholders. 2. Implement child-centered daily routine, curriculum and learning environment that encourages the development of age-appropriate positive social interactions, active exploration/ engagement in learning, and self-motivation (curiosity) to promote development in all domains for children of all abilities. 3. Understand the development of self-regulation in infants-toddlers as well as age-appropriate expectations for pro-social behaviors. Creates a nurturing, responsive environment that promotes positive and development of social and emotional competencies. Observes closely and with understanding to determine possible causes of challenging behavior, implementing preventive measures, teaching children new social and communication skills in partnership with families. 4. Use observations of children and anecdotal notes to document children's progress and individualize curriculum 5. Creates partnerships with families to establish positive interaction patterns in program, school, and home. 6. Will assist in ensuring that the written curriculum includes: Goals for children's development and learning; The experiences through which children will achieve these goals; What staff and parents can do to help children achieve these goals; The materials needed to support the implementation of the curriculum towards achieving the stated goals; Support the social and emotional development of children. Responsible for collaborating with a partner Teacher in the preparation of daily lesson plans. Post them for parents, volunteers and visitors in the classroom. 7. Will 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. 8. Planning and implementing learning experiences that advance the cognitive and physical development of children, including progress toward school readiness goals by developing their language (understanding and increasingly complex use, expanding vocabulary) emergent literacy, print and numeracy awareness, their appreciation of books and their problem-solving abilities. 9. Follow program curriculum providing ample opportunities for natural play and hands on experiences that reflect the learning styles of individual children in the group. 10. Implement developmentally and linguistically appropriate experiences appropriate to age, language and culture of children served. 11. Establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment. 12. Implement experiential learning activities advancing the intellectual and emotional competence of infants and toddlers. 13. Provide positive guidance and discipline supporting children as they acquire readiness skills for kindergarten and beyond. 14. 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. 15. Implement Individual Family Services Plans (IFSPs) for children with disabilities. 16. Provide children with a consistent classroom routine that is responsive to individual infants and toddlers' needs. 17. Provide supervision and ensure the safety and security of children at all times in accordance with Early Head Start and day care licensing requirements. 18. Supervise and eat nutritionally prepared meals and/or snacks with the children as a curriculum activity (toddlers and 2's) to model good nutrition and proper social skills for infants and toddlers. 19. Feed all infants on demand. 20. Hold all non-mobile infants during feeding. 21. Supervise all classroom field trips and outdoor activities. 22. Understand regulations associated with prevention of disease and injury, including proper diapering procedures, and the exercise of universal precautions, and the prevention of contamination. 23. Invite parent involvement in the development of the program's curriculum and approach to child development and education. 24. Encourage the involvement of the families of the children in a Early/ Head Start program and supporting the development of relationships between children and their families. 25. Provide opportunities for parents to increase their child observation skills and to share assessments with staff that help plan the learning experiences. 26. Encourage parent participation in staff-parent conferences and home visits discussing their child's development and education. 27. Establish positive and productive relationships with families focusing on building trust and rapport. 28. Work with a partner Teacher to schedule and complete two home visits per year and at least two parent-teacher conferences per year. 29. Participate in parent orientation and ongoing parent trainings as required. 30. Identify and refer parents wanting to volunteer in the classroom, work as substitutes or in other volunteer activities to their Family Advocate. Support parent volunteers in classroom as needed. 31. Share pertinent information with Family Advocate ensuring coordinated services to meet the needs of individual children and families. Participate in case conferences as appropriate. 32. Maintain regular contact with parents and complete appropriate documentation (e.g. daily reporting on infant sleep, eating and elimination). 33. Forward classroom updates to the Center Director to be included in monthly newsletter. 34. Direct developmental concerns to the Health, Nutrition and Disabilities Coordinator. 35. Request supplies as needed and participate in classroom/program inventory as requested. 36. Gather and maintain individual, family and classroom data for documentation, on-going assessment, evaluation and recording keeping for successful individual and program planning. 37. Conduct daily health checks. 38. Assess children on an on-going basis. Gather and organize anecdotal notes into the key goals and objectives and document in GOLD. 39. Work with the teaching team to analyze child outcomes on a classroom basis twice yearly, consult with education leadership and make adjustments to curriculum planning and implementation as needed. 40. Model appropriate classroom practices. 41. Work with the Center Director and partner Teacher to develop and support the individual development plan for assigned volunteers. 42. Maintain the plan to meet changing or emergent program requirements within available resources and with minimum sacrifice to quantity or quality of work. 43. Participate actively in bi-weekly Team Meetings to reflect on performance, generate solutions and ensure high-quality classroom operations. 44. Participate actively in bi-weekly Teacher Meetings. 45. Participates in assigned meetings, events and training as required. 46. Performs any and all other duties as assigned. 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 plus at least 480 hours of experience working with infant and toddlers ● 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. Apply Here 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. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and healthy workplace.

The preschool teacher assistant is a member of the preschool education team who works in collaboration with the lead preschool teacher to provide a safe, enriching, and stimulating learning environment for preschool-age children. Their primary responsibility is to assist in the implementation of the curriculum, care for the children, and promote their academic, social, and emotional development. Responsibilities and Duties: • Teaching Support: Assist the preschool teacher in planning and executing teaching activities, including lessons, group activities, and class projects. • Child Care: Supervise children during class hours, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times. Assist with basic needs, such as feeding, diaper changes, and breaks. • Individual Support: Provide individualized support to children who may need additional assistance in areas such as language development, motor skills, or emotional management. • Interaction with Parents: Communicate with the parents or guardians of the children to provide updates on the children's progress, respond to questions and concerns, and participate in parent conferences. • Maintaining Order: Help maintain order and discipline in the classroom, ensuring that children follow established rules and guidelines. • Material Preparation Assistance: Assist in the preparation of teaching materials and visual resources for lessons and activities. • Observation and Record-Keeping: Observe children's behavior and progress and maintain accurate records for the preschool teacher. Requirements and Qualifications: • Associate's degree in Preschool Education or CDA (Child Development Associate). • Previous experience in childcare or preschool education is preferred. • Knowledge of the needs and developmental stages of preschool-age children. • Effective communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team. • Patience, affection, and a positive attitude towards children. • Compliance with background check and reference verification requirements.

Esta oportunidad de empleo es para contratación directa con nuestro socio - Boys and Girls de Puerto Rico, en el pueblo de San Lorenzo. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Responsible for a classroom of children 0-3 years of age. Work collaboratively with his/her partner Teacher to ensure the successful operation of a classroom with a total of 6-8 children. Along with families and colleagues, work to achieve meaningful progress of each child along his/her own unique developmental path and toward school readiness goals. TASKS AND ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Use knowledge of the principles of child growth and development to work with children and communicate with families, internal and external stakeholders. 2. Implement child-centered daily routine, curriculum and learning environment that encourages the development of age-appropriate positive social interactions, active exploration/ engagement in learning, and self-motivation (curiosity) to promote development in all domains for children of all abilities. 3. Understand the development of self-regulation in infants-toddlers as well as age-appropriate expectations for pro-social behaviors. Creates a nurturing, responsive environment that promotes positive and development of social and emotional competencies. Observes closely and with understanding to determine possible causes of challenging behavior, implementing preventive measures, teaching children new social and communication skills in partnership with families. 4. Use observations of children and anecdotal notes to document children's progress and individualize curriculum 5. Creates partnerships with families to establish positive interaction patterns in program, school, and home. 6. Will assist in ensuring that the written curriculum includes: Goals for children's development and learning; The experiences through which children will achieve these goals; What staff and parents can do to help children achieve these goals; The materials needed to support the implementation of the curriculum towards achieving the stated goals; Support the social and emotional development of children. Responsible for collaborating with a partner Teacher in the preparation of daily lesson plans. Post them for parents, volunteers and visitors in the classroom. 7. Will 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. 8. Planning and implementing learning experiences that advance the cognitive and physical development of children, including progress toward school readiness goals by developing their language (understanding and increasingly complex use, expanding vocabulary) emergent literacy, print and numeracy awareness, their appreciation of books and their problem-solving abilities. 9. Follow program curriculum providing ample opportunities for natural play and hands on experiences that reflect the learning styles of individual children in the group. 10. Implement developmentally and linguistically appropriate experiences appropriate to age, language and culture of children served. 11. Establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment. 12. Implement experiential learning activities advancing the intellectual and emotional competence of infants and toddlers. 13. Provide positive guidance and discipline supporting children as they acquire readiness skills for kindergarten and beyond. 14. 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. 15. Implement Individual Family Services Plans (IFSPs) for children with disabilities. 16. Provide children with a consistent classroom routine that is responsive to individual infants and toddlers' needs. 17. Provide supervision and ensure the safety and security of children at all times in accordance with Early Head Start and day care licensing requirements. 18. Supervise and eat nutritionally prepared meals and/or snacks with the children as a curriculum activity (toddlers and 2's) to model good nutrition and proper social skills for infants and toddlers. 19. Feed all infants on demand. 20. Hold all non-mobile infants during feeding. 21. Supervise all classroom field trips and outdoor activities. 22. Understand regulations associated with prevention of disease and injury, including proper diapering procedures, and the exercise of universal precautions, and the prevention of contamination. 23. Invite parent involvement in the development of the program's curriculum and approach to child development and education. 24. Encourage the involvement of the families of the children in a Early/ Head Start program and supporting the development of relationships between children and their families. 25. Provide opportunities for parents to increase their child observation skills and to share assessments with staff that help plan the learning experiences. 26. Encourage parent participation in staff-parent conferences and home visits discussing their child's development and education. 27. Establish positive and productive relationships with families focusing on building trust and rapport. 28. Work with a partner Teacher to schedule and complete two home visits per year and at least two parent-teacher conferences per year. 29. Participate in parent orientation and ongoing parent trainings as required. 30. Identify and refer parents wanting to volunteer in the classroom, work as substitutes or in other volunteer activities to their Family Advocate. Support parent volunteers in classroom as needed. 31. Share pertinent information with Family Advocate ensuring coordinated services to meet the needs of individual children and families. Participate in case conferences as appropriate. 32. Maintain regular contact with parents and complete appropriate documentation (e.g. daily reporting on infant sleep, eating and elimination). 33. Forward classroom updates to the Center Director to be included in monthly newsletter. 34. Direct developmental concerns to the Health, Nutrition and Disabilities Coordinator. 35. Request supplies as needed and participate in classroom/program inventory as requested. 36. Gather and maintain individual, family and classroom data for documentation, on-going assessment, evaluation and recording keeping for successful individual and program planning. 37. Conduct daily health checks. 38. Assess children on an on-going basis. Gather and organize anecdotal notes into the key goals and objectives and document in GOLD. 39. Work with the teaching team to analyze child outcomes on a classroom basis twice yearly, consult with education leadership and make adjustments to curriculum planning and implementation as needed. 40. Model appropriate classroom practices. 41. Work with the Center Director and partner Teacher to develop and support the individual development plan for assigned volunteers. 42. Maintain the plan to meet changing or emergent program requirements within available resources and with minimum sacrifice to quantity or quality of work. 43. Participate actively in bi-weekly Team Meetings to reflect on performance, generate solutions and ensure high-quality classroom operations. 44. Participate actively in bi-weekly Teacher Meetings. 45. Participates in assigned meetings, events and training as required. 46. Performs any and all other duties as assigned. 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 plus at least 480 hours of experience working with infant and toddlers ● 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. Apply Here 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. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and healthy workplace.

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.

Esta oportunidad de empleo es para contratación directa con nuestro socio - Boys and Girls de Puerto Rico, en el pueblo de San Juan. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Responsible for a classroom of children 0-3 years of age. Work collaboratively with his/her partner Teacher to ensure the successful operation of a classroom with a total of 6-8 children. Along with families and colleagues, work to achieve meaningful progress of each child along his/her own unique developmental path and toward school readiness goals. TASKS AND ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Use knowledge of the principles of child growth and development to work with children and communicate with families, internal and external stakeholders. 2. Implement child-centered daily routine, curriculum and learning environment that encourages the development of age-appropriate positive social interactions, active exploration/ engagement in learning, and self-motivation (curiosity) to promote development in all domains for children of all abilities. 3. Understand the development of self-regulation in infants-toddlers as well as age-appropriate expectations for pro-social behaviors. Creates a nurturing, responsive environment that promotes positive and development of social and emotional competencies. Observes closely and with understanding to determine possible causes of challenging behavior, implementing preventive measures, teaching children new social and communication skills in partnership with families. 4. Use observations of children and anecdotal notes to document children's progress and individualize curriculum 5. Creates partnerships with families to establish positive interaction patterns in program, school, and home. 6. Will assist in ensuring that the written curriculum includes: Goals for children's development and learning; The experiences through which children will achieve these goals; What staff and parents can do to help children achieve these goals; The materials needed to support the implementation of the curriculum towards achieving the stated goals; Support the social and emotional development of children. Responsible for collaborating with a partner Teacher in the preparation of daily lesson plans. Post them for parents, volunteers and visitors in the classroom. 7. Will 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. 8. Planning and implementing learning experiences that advance the cognitive and physical development of children, including progress toward school readiness goals by developing their language (understanding and increasingly complex use, expanding vocabulary) emergent literacy, print and numeracy awareness, their appreciation of books and their problem-solving abilities. 9. Follow program curriculum providing ample opportunities for natural play and hands on experiences that reflect the learning styles of individual children in the group. 10. Implement developmentally and linguistically appropriate experiences appropriate to age, language and culture of children served. 11. Establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment. 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 key experiences. 15. Implement Individual Family Services Plans (IFSPs) for children with disabilities. 16. Provide children with a consistent classroom routine that is responsive to individual infants' and toddlers' needs. 17. Provide supervision and ensure the safety and security of children at all times in accordance with Early Head Start and day care licensing requirements. 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, plus at least 480 hours of experience working with infants and toddlers ● 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. Apply Here 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. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and healthy workplace.