Teacher, Early Pre-K B

CHESS•Santa Fe, NM

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Plans, supervises, and implements a daily program for young children at SFCC Kid’s Campus that promotes learning and development and supports the diverse needs and interests of families. The teacher coaches practicum students and apprentices in collaboration with the Kid’s Campus Program Director, the APRENDE Early Childhood Teacher Apprenticeship Manager, and Early Childhood Education Faculty. The role requires commitment to serving a diverse college community and active participation in continuous quality improvement. Work takes place in classroom and outdoor settings, on-site at Santa Fe Community College, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The scheduled weekly hours are 40. The position is offered at Teacher I, II, III, or IV levels, with annual salaries of $48,171.17, $52,988.29, $62,622.53, and $67,439.65, respectively. The role requires successful background checks and current Pediatric CPR and Pediatric First Aid certifications; new hires must obtain these certifications and any required ECECD training within 90 days of hire. Teachers must remain actively enrolled in the required Early Childhood coursework each semester. Pre-K classroom teachers must take at least six credit hours toward a BA in Early Childhood each semester.

Requirements

Teacher I: High school graduation or GED, 29 Early Childhood credits equivalent to the New Mexico Professional Certificate, and one year of experience in an early childhood setting.
Teacher II: Associate’s degree in Early Childhood or a closely related field and two years of experience in an early childhood setting.
Teacher III: Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood and three years of experience in an early childhood setting; or an unrelated bachelor’s degree, Early Childhood Teaching License, and three years of experience; or an unrelated bachelor’s degree, AA in Early Childhood, and three years of experience.
Teacher IV: Master’s degree in Early Childhood or a closely related degree and three years of experience in an early childhood setting; or an unrelated master’s degree, Early Childhood Teaching License, and three years of experience; or an unrelated master’s degree, AA in Early Childhood, and three years of experience.
Successfully pass required background checks conducted by ECECD and Santa Fe Community College before employment and periodically thereafter.
Possess and maintain current Pediatric CPR and Pediatric First Aid certifications. New hires must obtain both certifications and any required ECECD training within 90 days of hire and renew certifications by their expiration dates.
Remain actively enrolled in and take at least three credit hours toward an AA in Early Childhood each Fall, Spring, and Summer semester. For Pre-K classrooms, take at least six credit hours toward a BA in Early Childhood each semester.
Knowledge of early childhood education principles, child growth and developmentally appropriate practices, occupational disease and injury prevention regulations, hand washing and infection control, curriculum development, early childhood instruction, computers and job-related software, and state and accrediting agency requirements.
Skills in curriculum development, classroom instruction, communicating information to parents, decision-making and problem-solving, interpersonal relations and public interaction, and oral and written communication.
Ability to develop and implement quality early childhood development to parents.
Ability to meet the physical demands and working conditions described in the posting, including lifting, occasional climbing, and appropriate use of personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Organize indoor and outdoor environments and participate in selecting materials that stimulate and sustain exploration, experimentation, discovery, and conceptual learning.
Incorporate content, concepts, and activities that foster children’s social, emotional, physical, language, and cognitive development.
Create a positive emotional classroom climate that supports children’s well-being and demonstrates respect for each child.
Maintain regular verbal and written communication with families about children’s activities, developmental milestones, shared caregiving matters, and other information affecting children’s well-being and development.
Plan and participate in home visits for Pre-K classrooms, parent-teacher conferences, and monthly family events.
Use assessment methods to identify children’s needs and interests and to improve curriculum, the learning environment, and teaching practice.
Coach practicum students and apprentices according to NAEYC, APRENDE Early Childhood Teacher Apprenticeship Program, and SFCC Early Childhood Associates Program guidelines.
Open and close the classroom according to established procedures.
Attend training and complete coursework based on center needs and accreditation requirements.
Model early childhood education best practices; guide and support Teacher Assistants, practicum students, apprentices, and peers; take initiative in classroom planning, supervision, and problem-solving; communicate professionally with families and administration; and contribute to a collaborative and accountable team culture aligned with NAEYC, CACFP, and ECECD standards.
Participate actively in continuous quality improvement.