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Vacancy: Head Start Teacher

The Puerto Rican Family Institute- Head Start Program has immediate openings for Preschool Teachers at their Bronx location.

PRFI’s Bronx Head Start employees enjoy great benefits including:

· 4 week vacation with full program closing for program recess;

· 4 personal days, 12 sick days, and 12 holidays;

· Work hours 8-4, with 1 hour daily preparation time included;

· School program year for children September-July;

· Tuition assistance available for employees that qualify.

Summary: Under the supervision of the Education-Special Needs Manager, the Teacher assists with overseeing and directing the planning, organizing, and implementation of education services in a healthy and safe learning environment in the program. The Teacher works in partnership with parents to promote the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of Head Start children.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education, Master’s preferred;

· NYS Teaching Certification Birth-2, or N-6;

· Commitment to fostering and inclusive multicultural environment reflective of student and family backgrounds;

· Ability to meet clearance requirements including physical examination/TB screening, documentation, criminal background check, state child abuse registry check;

· Previous Head Start or early childhood experience preferred;

· Computer literacy required;

· Spoken and written fluency in English/Spanish; English/French preferred.

View full job description at www.PRFI.org

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To Apply:

If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of young children and their families, please send a cover letter and resume to:

Program Director-PRFI Head Start Program

1423 Prospect Avenue

Bronx, NY 10459

Or

Email to: Program Director, PRFI Head Start Program @ E-mail: ysuarez@prfi.org

No Phone Calls Please.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $54,249.00 - $60,449.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Language:

• Spanish or French (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
• NYS Teaching Certificate Birth-2 or N-6? (Required)

Work Location: In person