Teacher I - Early Head Start

Presbyterian Medical Services•Farmington, NM

4d•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.
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.