Teacher I - Head Start

Presbyterian Medical Services • Farmington, NM

10d • $19 - $29

About The Position

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

Candidates must meet one of the listed education and credential pathways for Head Start Teacher I. The position also requires current or obtainable First Aid and BLS/CPR certifications within 30 days of hire, with certifications kept current. Staff assigned to infants and toddlers must complete training in safety and effective communication with infants, toddlers, their parents, and other staff.

Employment is contingent on successfully completing a post-offer health exam and TB test, with follow-up examinations or testing as described in PMS policies, and required criminal background checks.

Requirements

• Meet one of the specified education and experience 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 degree and admission to Teach for America; participation in Teach for America preschool summer training and ongoing professional development; or enrollment in an eligible degree program with a three-year Office of Head Start waiver and completion of the required degree and Early Childhood Education credits during the waiver period.
• For the degree-program waiver pathway, have a current preschool Child Development Associate credential, state-awarded certificate for center-based preschool teachers, one-year Early Childhood Education certificate, completed prerequisites for one of those credentials while awaiting its award, current New Mexico Child Development Certificate, or Office of Head Start-approved CDA equivalent.
• Have or be able to obtain First Aid and BLS/CPR certifications within 30 days of hire, and keep them current.
• Successfully complete the required post-offer health exam and TB test.
• Pass the required criminal background checks.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working in early childhood with children from birth through age five.
• Bilingual English/Spanish or English/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.
• Be available for reassignment to various classrooms or centers as required for program operations.
• For assignments with infants and toddlers, complete required safety and communication training.

Benefits

• $100 employee referral bonus, subject to tax withholding and eligibility requirements.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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