Teacher I - Early Head Start

Presbyterian Medical Services

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About The Position

The Teacher I serves in an Early Head Start classroom, creating an appropriate social and emotional environment that supports children’s ability to learn and grow. The role provides daily guidance to classroom staff and works with typically and atypically developing children. The employee may be reassigned to different classrooms or centers as needed for program operations.

Employees assigned to infants and toddlers must complete training in safety and effective communication with infants, toddlers, parents, and staff. The position requires an initial post-offer health exam and TB test, with follow-up requirements under PMS policies, as well as criminal background checks. First Aid and BLS/CPR certifications must be obtained within 30 days of hire if not already held and kept current. The listed pay range is $19.09 to $28.96, dependent upon education.

Requirements

• Meet one of the listed education pathways: High School Diploma/GED and a CDA credential, New Mexico Child Development Certificate (CDC), or equivalent; High School Diploma/GED and a one-year certificate in Early Childhood Education upon hire; AA/AAS degree with 29 Early Childhood Education credits and experience teaching infants/toddlers; BA/BS degree with 45 Early Childhood Education credits and experience teaching infants/toddlers; or an AA/AAS, BA/BS, or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Multicultural Education, or Child Development.
• Have or be able to obtain First Aid and BLS/CPR certifications within 30 days of hire, meeting the stated training-resource requirements, and keep certifications current.
• For assignments with infants and toddlers, complete training in safety issues and effective communication with infants, toddlers, their parents, and other staff.
• Successfully complete the required post-offer health exam and TB test, including follow-up testing as required by PMS policies.
• Complete required criminal background checks.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide an appropriate social and emotional classroom environment to support children’s learning and growth.
• Provide daily guidance to classroom staff.
• Work with typically and atypically developing children.
• Complete required infant and toddler in-service training when assigned to work with infants and toddlers.
• Obtain and maintain required First Aid and BLS/CPR certifications.
• Renew the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential before its expiration, as appropriate.

Benefits

• Nine paid holidays and generous paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Free life and long-term disability coverage.
• Free discretionary pension plan contribution.
• Employee recognition and engagement activities.
• Robust training program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• $1,000 employee referral bonus, subject to tax withholding and eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED