Question 1

HEAD START TEACHER

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

BUILDING SUPERINTENDENT

Accepted Answer

Vacancy: Building Superintendent                                                                      Full Time Position

The Puerto Rican Family Institute-Bronx Head Start Program has an immediate opening for a Building Superintendent at their Bronx location.

Description: 
The Building Superintendent performs maintenance and housekeeping duties that relate to maintaining the physical plant, equipment, and grounds in excellent operating conditions in order to ensure a safe and clean environment.  Some duties include: 
·         Performs and assists with general maintenance of facility including housekeeping, mechanical, electrical, carpentry, plumbing and other areas as directed. 
·         Strong working knowledge of HVAC, heating, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration
·         Conducts periodic inspections of the building and equipment to determine areas of needed repair.
·         Serves as liaison to vendors and contractors.
·         Ensures compliance with fire safety standards.  Checks fire prevention equipment on a scheduled basis (e.g. exit lights, back-up lighting, emergency panic bar batteries, etc.) to ensure that they are in good working order.
·         Cleans the facility on a daily basis following guidelines/work plans established by the center’s leadership team including vacuuming, sweeping, dusting, sanitizing classrooms and restrooms.
·         Serves as Fire Marshall.
·         Assist with training and supervision of custodian maintenance staff.
·         Washes and disinfects all bathrooms, bowls, basins, and floor fixtures.
·         Ensures program vehicles are inspected, registered, and maintained in proper working order. 
·         Conducts health and safety inspections.
·         Documents inspections of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, emergency lights, fire extinguishers, etc.

Qualifications:
·         High School Diploma or GED.
·         Clean and Valid Driver’s License.
·         Prior custodial/building work. 
·         Ability to perform manual work consisting of cleaning, heavy lifting, and snow removal.
·         Current physical examination and TB screen documentation upon hire
·         Must undergo and pass: DOI Fingerprints, SO, and Central State Registry Clearance
·         Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with other staff, children, parents, and visitors of the program 
·         Good health, ability to stand long hours and able to lift heavy objects.
·         You must have or obtain Fire Safety Certificates (S95, F01, & F07) upon hire.
 
To Apply:
Please mail your cover letter and resume to:                  Head Start Director-PRFI Bronx Head Start Program
1423 Prospect Avenue
Bronx, NY 10459
Or
Email your resume to:                                                   ysuarez@prfi.org(mailto:ysuarez@prfi.org)
No Phone Calls Please

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