Teacher, Early Childhood

University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

4d•$3,687 - $4,593•Onsite

About The Position

The Children’s Campus is a NAEYC-accredited center that provides early childhood services to the UNM community. The campus currently has 15 classrooms and serves children from 6 weeks to 12 years old. The successful Early Childhood Teacher will create and establish an age-appropriate early childhood classroom, environment, and curriculum that supports the children's developmental needs while providing a stimulating and effective learning experience. They will supervise, guide, and train lower-graded teachers to ensure a consistent and cohesive space for children and families. Teachers at the Children's Campus will work with children of all ages (Infants to PreK) as we have a continuity of care model that promotes consistency with the teachers and children through a 5-year rotating model. Teachers will be assigned to a classroom and will remain with that group of children until they matriculate into kindergarten; the teacher will then start a new cohort with infants. Curriculum, assessments, and all required documentation are completed, delegated, and approved by the Early Childhood Teacher. The center and classrooms follow an annual program calendar, which includes deadlines for observation cycles, parent engagement events, parent-teacher conferences, and other deadlines relevant to specific age groups. Must pass an ECECD background check including fingerprinting, as well as an EOHS medical clearance. See the Position Description for additional information.

Requirements

Successful completion of at least 60 college-level credit hours.
At least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Ability to secure and maintain a valid UNM Driver's License.
A valid New Mexico Driver's License, or ability to obtain a valid NM Driver's License within six months of hire.
Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
Must earn a Bachelor's Degree in early childhood education or related field. 1st course must be started within 6 months of DOH and 1 course completed each year thereafter.
Must obtain and maintain current adult, child & infant CPR and First Aid Certification. Initial certification must be achieved within 6 weeks of date of hire.
Must complete the NM 45-hour entry level training course, or equivalent, within 90 days of date of hire.
Successful candidate must pass a comprehensive post-offer, pre-employment criminal and CYFD fingerprinting background check.
Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
If located at the UNM Children's Campus, successful candidate must pass a comprehensive post-offer, pre-employment criminal and New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) fingerprint background check, and a continued successful status will be verified by periodic future background checks.
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Nice To Haves

Classroom management in an early childhood setting
Training specific to early childhood
Supervision, guidance, and mentorship of support teaching staff
Managing and training support staff
Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing
Experience with reflective practice
Experience with NAEYC accreditation criteria
Experience with ECECD Childcare Licensing Regulations

Responsibilities

Create and establish an age-appropriate early childhood classroom, environment, and curriculum that supports the children's developmental needs while providing a stimulating and effective learning experience.
Supervise, guide, and train lower-graded teachers to ensure a consistent and cohesive space for children and families.
Complete, delegate, and approve curriculum, assessments, and all required documentation.
Adhere to an annual program calendar, including deadlines for observation cycles, parent engagement events, and parent-teacher conferences.