Teacher I - Head Start

Presbyterian Medical Services • Santa Fe, NM

2d • $19 - $29

About The Position

This position serves in a classroom to provide an appropriate social and emotional environment that expands children’s ability to learn and grow. The Teacher I provides daily guidance to classroom staff and works in a classroom-based setting with typically and atypically developing children. The position may be reassigned to various classrooms or centers as needed for program operations.

Requirements

• Meet one of the listed education and qualification pathways: an AA/AAS, BA/BS, or MA/MS in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Multicultural Education, or Child Development; an AA/AAS with 29 Early Childhood Education credits and preschool teaching experience; a BA/BS with 45 Early Childhood Education credits and preschool teaching experience; a non-related BA/BS and admission into Teach for America; participation in Teach for America preschool summer training with ongoing professional development from TFA staff; or enrollment in an educational institution offering Early Childhood Education courses, with a three-year Office of Head Start waiver obtained upon hire and completion of the required degree and Early Childhood Education credits during the waiver period.
• Meet one of the listed credential requirements: a current preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) credential; state-awarded certificate for center-based preschool teachers; one-year Early Childhood Education certificate; completed prerequisites for a CDA or qualifying certificate and awaiting the award; current New Mexico Child Development Certificate (CDC); or an Office of Head Start-approved CDA equivalent.
• Have or be able to obtain First Aid and BLS/CPR certifications within 30 days of hire, meeting the specified 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 a post-offer health exam and TB test, as well as required criminal background checks.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working in early childhood with children ages birth through five years.
• Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Navajo.

Responsibilities

• Provide a classroom environment that supports children’s social and emotional development and ability to learn and grow.
• Provide daily guidance to classroom staff.
• Work with typically and atypically developing children in a classroom-based setting.

Benefits

• Nine paid holidays and generous PTO
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Free life and LTD coverage
• Free discretionary pension plan contribution
• Employee recognition and engagement activities
• Robust training program
• Tuition reimbursement
• $100 employee referral bonus, subject to tax withholding and eligibility requirements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree