Teacher I - Early Head Start

Pms • Farmington, NM

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This position serves in a classroom to provide an appropriate social and emotional environment in order to expand the child's ability to learn and grow. Provides daily guidance to classroom staff. Works in a classroom-based setting with typically and atypically developing children. Position may be reassigned to various classrooms/centers as deemed necessary for program operations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED and a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, New Mexico Child Development Certificate (CDC), or equivalent; OR High School Diploma / GED and a one year certificate in Early Childhood Education upon hire; OR AA/AAS degree with 29 credits in Early Childhood Education and experience teaching infants/toddlers; OR BA/BS degree with 45 credits in Early Childhood Education and experience teaching infants/toddlers; OR AA/AAS, BA/BS or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Multicultural Education, Child Development.
• It is the responsibility of the employee to renew the Child Development Associate (CDA) before the expiration date, as appropriate.
• Have or be able to obtain First Aid and BLS/CPR certifications within 30 days of hire. Certifications must meet the requirements listed in the document “BLS / CPR / ACLS & First Aid Training Resources” posted on Staurolite. It is your responsibility to keep your certifications current at all times.
• For those assigned to work with infants and toddlers, the following trainings are required: Training in safety issues. Training in effective communication with infants, toddlers, their parents, and other staff.
• This position requires successful completion of an initial post-offer of employment: Health exam (and annually thereafter in accordance with PMS Policies). TB Test (and upon exposure in accordance with PMS Policies).
• In accordance with the federal Head Start Act, Section 648A(g) and the New Mexico Administrative Code 8.8.3., this position requires: Criminal Background Checks.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working in early childhood with children ages birth through three years preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish or Navajo preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides daily guidance to classroom staff.

Benefits

• Nine paid holidays and generous PTO
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Free Life & LTD coverage
• Free discretionary pension plan contribution
• Employee recognition and engagement activities
• Robust training program
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees