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Join Boys and Girls Clubs of Puerto Rico as an Assistant Floater for the Head Start program, providing support and guidance in educational activities for preschool-aged children.

Responsibilities: Support the Head Start staff in program implementation, supervise children during activities, facilitate family communication, and assist with administrative tasks.

Skills: Minimum CDA credential or equivalent, bilingual in Spanish and English preferred, experience in early childhood education, and knowledge of health and safety licensing requirements.

Qualifications: Previous experience teaching in early childhood settings and enrollment in a CDA certification program required.

Location: Position based in San Juan, Puerto Rico; local travel required up to 10% of the time.

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $30,000 - $40,000.

Assistant Floater HS

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: The Head Start floater provides comprehensive support to Head Start staff in the effective implementation and administration of programs and services for preschool-aged children and their families. Their primary role is to ensure a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children and offer assistance with various administrative and coordination tasks within the program. The role requires the ability to travel, work as a team, and communicate effectively with diverse groups in both work and educational settings.

TASKS AND ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support in Program Implementation:

1. Visit different Head Start centers to support the effective implementation of the program.

2. Collaborate with Head Start staff in planning, organizing, and implementing educational and developmental activities for preschool children. Following the alignments provided by the Head Start program and the study plans implemented in the Boys & Girls Clubs of Puerto Rico program.

3. Help create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment for children.

4. Assist in the preparation and presentation of teaching materials and educational resources.

5. Ensure that the organization of the classroom, the materials, and the display of work are conducive to children's learning.

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

Child care and supervision:

1. Supervise and provide appropriate attention to children in the classroom and during their participation in scheduled activities.

2. Promote children's social-emotional and cognitive development through positive and enriching interactions.

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

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

Support for families:

1. Facilitate communication and collaboration between the Head Start program and children's families.

2. Provide information and support to families in areas such as parenting, health and early childhood education.

3. Participate in meetings and activities designed to involve families in the program.

Administrative tasks:

1. Assist in the collection and maintenance of records of attendance, comparison, health assessment, and development of children.

2. Assist in the preparation of reports and documentation required by Head Start regulations.

3. Contribute to the maintenance of an organized and efficient work environment.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

Minimum, a CDA credential, or a state-granted certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential, be enrolled in a program leading to an associate's or bachelor'sdegree, or be enrolled in a certification program of CDA to complete it within the first two years of being hired.

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 is required locally or long distances, up to 10% of the time, for meetings and work-related functions.

Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation

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