G ENERAL DESCRIPTION :

The Early Head Start Teacher plays a critical role in the successful implementation of the program for children from birth to 2.8 years of age. This position involves the supervision, care and support of both children and their families, as well as performing administrative tasks related to the efficient management of the program. The Early Head Start Teacher plays a crucial role in supporting early child development and strengthening families in their community.

TASKS AND ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program Implementation :

• Plan and execute appropriate educational and recreational activities for children from 0 months to 2.8 years.

• Design and maintain a safe and stimulating learning environment that encourages the comprehensive development of children.

• Implement the Early Head Start curriculum with the individual and cultural needs of children and their families.

• Collaborate with other teachers and staff to ensure consistency in program implementation.

• Ensure that the organization of the room, the materials and the displays of the work are conducive to the children's learning.

• Actively participate in meetings, professional development experiences, events, including extracurricular activities, as necessary and required .

  Care and Supervision of Children:

• Provide a safe, loving and stimulating environment for children's growth and development.

• Provide a pleasant and joyful welcome and farewell to children and families, guaranteeing the process of matching, signing and handing over minors in an optimal , safe and healthy manner.

• Supervise and actively participate in play, learning and recreation activities.

• Observe and record each child's progress, identifying areas of strength and developmental needs.

• Maintain constant communication with parents or guardians about the well-being and progress of the children.

• Maintain the safety and well-being of children at all times, following the protocols established by Head Start.

• Conduct daily health and safety monitoring of the indoor environment and outdoor environment by completing the required report.

• Follow all hygiene and health practices, including hand washing, disinfection and general precautions.

  Support for Families:

• Establish relationships of trust and collaboration with families to support the comprehensive development of children.

• Provide resources and guidance to families on topics related to parenting, health and early childhood education.

• Organize and facilitate meetings and workshops for parents to encourage participation and active participation in their children's education.

• Help families identify and access available community services and resources.

  Administrative tasks:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of children's attendance, progress, and assessments.

• Comply with documentation and reporting requirements established by the Head Start program and regulatory authorities.

• Participate in team meetings, training and continuing professional development.

• Collaborate with program coordination to ensure compliance with quality standards and government regulations.

  EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• CDA Infant/Toddler Credential or AA/BA in Early Childhood Education or related field with at least 120 hours of training in Infant/Toddler Content, plus at least 480 hours of experience working with infants and young children.

• Previous experience teaching in an early childhood setting.

• Preferably bilingual in Spanish and English.

• Knowledge of health and safety licensing requirements for infants and toddlers (if applicable)

• Experience with community collaborations and partnerships (if applicable)

• Physical exams and background checks are required for this position.

• Travel required locally or long distance up to 10% of the time for meetings and work-related functions.

• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Ability to sit most of the time with some bending and reaching.

• Ability to stand, walk, and bend periodically.

• Ability to engage in repetitive movement of wrists, hands, and fingers – typing and/or writing.

• Ability to work frequently at close visual range ( i.e. preparing and analyzing data and figures, accounting, transcription, computer terminal, extensive reading).

• Ability to receive and respond to oral communication.

• Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

• Work is generally performed in an office environment.

• Noise level i n the work environment is moderate to occasionally loud (examples: business office with computers and printers, light to moderate traffic, human voices).

• Standard office equipment generally used includes:

• Telephone

• Personal Computer (monitor, keyboard, and mouse) or Tablet

• Printer/Photocopy Machine

• Calculator

• May be required to operate a motor vehicle during the course of duties.

• The place and schedule of work may undergo changes due to special activities, assemblies or extraordinary organizational meetings.

  ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES:

• Empathy: We believe in showing love and compassion to all of our beneficiaries and in everything we do. We work hard to ensure respect, solidarity and purpose and we are dedicated to a sense of mutual service based on a deep sense of empathy

• Inclusion trust: We learn from those most affected by the poverty . We develop opportunities with them at the center of what we do. We discover the needs for being able to design and implement the right solutions at scale. 

• Ethical Transparency: Our mission to eradicate poverty infantile in Puerto Rico is the driving force to do things well, with the best governance, ethics and transparency. 

• Creative Innovation: We build a better country. We recognize that the opportunities to which we aspire require new solutions . Creativity and innovation are our tools to create a better quality of life. 

  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.