Head Start Teacher

Acelero Learning; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Boys and Girls de Puerto Rico seeks a dedicated Head Start classroom teacher to lead a center-based program for 3- to 5-year-olds in San Lorenzo. You will collaborate with an assistant, families, and staff to promote positive outcomes for children of all abilities.

The role requires a BA/BS or AA/AS in ECE, bilingual abilities, and willingness to travel locally for meetings. Equal opportunity employer and community-focused program.

Qualifications

• AA/AS in Early Childhood Education or BA/BS in ECE with preschool experience.
• BA preferred.
• Bilingual required.
• Background checks and physical exam required.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support and establish a positive climate for 3- to 5-year-olds.
• Implement behavior management strategies and redirect misbehavior.
• Foster learning time with diverse modalities and materials.
• Support instruction through development of concepts and language.
• Organize classroom materials and displays for learning.
• Follow curriculum with fidelity and guidance.
• Prepare weekly lesson plans and small-group activities.
• Maintain consistent classroom routines for learning.
• Interact with children to provide differentiated support.
• Document children’s progress through ongoing observation and assessment.
• Complete quarterly checkpoints for each child and analyze data.
• Conduct developmental and social-emotional screenings.
• Create individualized learning plans and integrate IEPs as needed.
• Apply PBS and program-wide expectations.
• Build positive relationships with families and schedule home visits.

Skills

Bilingual

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

AA/AS in Early Childhood Education

BA/BS in Early Childhood Education

State preschool teacher certification

Job description

Esta oportunidad de empleo es para contratación directa con nuestro socio - Boys and Girls de Puerto Rico, en el pueblo de San Lorenzo.

• Provide emotional support through establishing a positive climate, being aware of and responsive to children, and encouraging child expression and autonomy.
• Use strategies for behavior management, such as clear behavior expectations, being proactive, and redirecting misbehavior.
• Foster classroom productivity and maximize learning time while engaging children with various modalities and materials.
• Provide instructional support through concept development, fostering children's analysis and reasoning, engaging in feedback loops, and modeling and supporting high-quality language.
• Ensure classroom arrangement, materials, and displays are organized and conducive to children's learning.
• Implement chosen curriculum with fidelity, being aware of the big ideas while also following all assigned guidance and resources.
• Prepare or modify weekly lesson plans and prepare to implement small-group activities, read-alouds, circle time, and other curriculum components.
• Provide children with a consistent classroom routine and facilitate all parts of the routine to support children's learning.
• Interact with children intentionally throughout the day to provide differentiated support.
• Collect documentation of children through ongoing observation, embedded and direct assessment activities.
• Complete quarterly assessment checkpoints reliably for each child.
• Analyze child assessment data and use it to plan and individualize.
• Complete developmental and social-emotional screenings on all children within prescribed time frames.
• Complete theme-based Individualized Learning Plans to identify specific goals and implement developmentally appropriate strategies for each child in class.
• Integrate Individual Education Plans (IEPs) or referral action plans for children with diagnosed or suspected special needs.
• Implement PBS practices and Program-Wide Expectations
• Establish positive and productive relationships with families through building rapport and trust.
• Schedule and complete two home visits and two parent-teacher conferences each year.
• Encourage and engage family members to serve as classroom volunteers.

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

• Provide emotional support through establishing a positive climate, being aware of and responsive to children, and encouraging child expression and autonomy.
• Use strategies for behavior management, such as clear behavior expectations, being proactive, and redirecting misbehavior.
• Foster classroom productivity and maximize learning time while engaging children with various modalities and materials.
• Provide instructional support through concept development, fostering children's analysis and reasoning, engaging in feedback loops, and modeling and supporting high-quality language.
• Ensure classroom arrangement, materials, and displays are organized and conducive to children's learning.
• Implement chosen curriculum with fidelity, being aware of the big ideas while also following all assigned guidance and resources.
• Prepare or modify weekly lesson plans and prepare to implement small-group activities, read-alouds, circle time, and other curriculum components.
• Provide children with a consistent classroom routine and facilitate all parts of the routine to support children's learning.
• Interact with children intentionally throughout the day to provide differentiated support.
• Collect documentation of children through ongoing observation, embedded and direct assessment activities.
• Complete quarterly assessment checkpoints reliably for each child.
• Analyze child assessment data and use it to plan and individualize.
• Complete developmental and social-emotional screenings on all children within prescribed time frames.
• Complete theme-based Individualized Learning Plans to identify specific goals and implement developmentally appropriate strategies for each child in class.
• Integrate Individual Education Plans (IEPs) or referral action plans for children with diagnosed or suspected special needs.
• Implement PBS practices and Program-Wide Expectations
• Establish positive and productive relationships with families through building rapport and trust.
• Schedule and complete two home visits and two parent-teacher conferences each year.
• 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.

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.