Overview

• The day is observed nationwide each year on September 19 as part of September’s broader Month of Education.
• Coverage notes there is no documented historical reason for the specific date, which was adopted within the cluster of education commemorations.
• Preceptors are non‑teaching staff who facilitate communication among students, teachers, administrators and families, supporting the school’s daily functioning.
• Typical duties include monitoring attendance and entry/exit, staying with students between classes, enforcing school norms, reporting concerns and fostering a safe, respectful environment for convivencia.
• Reports describe a role with pedagogical accompaniment, promoting student development and curiosity, and La Nación adds that training programs grant a preceptor title, with some institutions requiring fitness clearances.