Teachers

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS FOR NM PRE-K LEAD TEACHER
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a lead preschool teacher.
• Must have Child growth, development and learning and any one of the class from (Guiding young children, Health,safety, and nutrition, Family and community collaboration, Assessment of children and evaluation of program ) and continuing education in early childhood education.
• Must meet all state licensing requirements for position.
• NM Pre-K Lead Teacher candidate must be able to obtain a clear background check to qualify for employment.
• Must have or obtain the training each year required by state licensing requirements.
• Must be bilingual in Spanish and English.

Essential Functions FOR NM PRE-K LEAD TEACHER
• Ensures all curriculum, assessment and documentation for a NM Pre-K classroom are met by deadline.
• Ensures that the physical, social, and emotional needs of the children are met daily.
• Ensures all policies and procedures to keep the children healthy and safe are implemented.
• Ensures that appearance, cleanliness, and safe environment of classroom are appropriately maintained.
• Ensures compliance with licensing, NM State Pre-K.
• Completes all Academy, licensing, and classroom paperwork.
• Constantly engages with children on the playground as an extension of the classroom.
• Interacts with parents and maintains open communication to encourage family engagement.
• Must be able to lift no less than 40 pounds to at least waist high on a consistent basis throughout the workday.
• Accepts temporary work assignments in the event regularly scheduled personnel is not available.

This job description highlights the general essential functions, responsibilities and qualifications that are required of the employee. Other related duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned and/ or changed at any time with or without notice.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Education:
• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:
• Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Required)
• Childcare: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:
• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person