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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: · 5 week vacation with full program closing for program recess; · 4 personal days, 12 sick days, and 12 holidays; · Health, dental, and vision insurance; · 403b Contribution Plan · 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(http://www.prfi.org/) EOE 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: Head Start Director-PRFI Head Start Program 1423 Prospect Avenue Bronx, NY 10459 Or Email to: Head Start Director, PRFI Head Start Program E-mail: ysuarez@prfi.org (mailto:ysuarez@prfi.org) No Phone Calls Please.

Vacancy: Early Head Start Teacher The Puerto Rican Family Institute- Head Start Program has immediate openings for Early Head Start Teachers at their Bronx location. PRFI’s Bronx Head Start employees enjoy great benefits including: · 5 week vacation with full program closing for program recess; · 4 personal days, 12 sick days, and 12 holidays; · Health, dental, and vision insurance; · 403b Contribution Plan · 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 Early Head Start Teacher assists with overseeing and directing the planning, organization, and implementation of education services in a healthy and safe learning environment in the Early Head Start program. The EHS Teacher plans individualized services for a classroom of eight (8) children using the assigned curriculum and best practices in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards, NYC Department of Health, and any other applicable regulations. The Teacher works in partnership with parents to promote the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of toddlers one (1) and two (2) years of age participating in the Early Head Start program. Qualifications: ___________________________________ · Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education, Master’s preferred; · Approved study plan to complete Master’s degree and obtain NYS Teaching Certification Birth-2, within 7 years; · Completion of Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or formal coursework in infant/toddler development; · Commitment to fostering an 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 with families and children aged newborn to three and their families, preferred; · Computer literacy required; · Spoken and written fluency in English/Spanish; English/French preferred. View full job description at www.PRFI.org(http://www.PRFI.org) EOE 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: Head Start Director-PRFI Head Start Program 1423 Prospect Avenue Bronx, NY 10459 Or Email to: Head Start Director, PRFI Head Start Program E-mail: ysuarez@prfi.org (mailto:ysuarez@prfi.org)No Phone Calls Please.