Teacher (63-00)

La Clinica de Familia Inc.•Las Cruces, NM

9d•$14 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

La Clinica de Familia (LCDF) is a FQHC with several locations in Southern New Mexico. For over 40 years, La Clinica has provided services to the residents of Southern New Mexico. Our mission statement definitely speaks to what La Clinica de Familia stands for, which is to empower and enrich families, individuals, and communities by providing quality medical, dental, behavioral health and educational service for people of all cultures. This position is responsible for planning, implementing and supervising developmental activities for infants and young children while also ensuring that the classroom environment is appropriate and activities are respectful, safe, nurturing, age appropriate and culturally sensitive for the children and their families. Conducts screenings and assessments, home visits / parent conferences, and serves as an educational and informational resource for families and staff.

Requirements

Must hold a valid Infant / Toddler CDA
Current First Aid and CPR certification
Valid Driver’s License and current automobile insurance
Basic understanding of computers including MS Windows and WORD.
Knowledge/competency in Infant & toddler development and behavior
Knowledge/competency in Infant/toddler & family-centered practice
Knowledge/competency in Relationship-based practice
Knowledge/competency in Pregnancy & early parenthood
Knowledge/competency in Family relationships and dynamics
Knowledge/competency in Attachment, separation and loss
Knowledge/competency in Disorders of infancy/early childhood
Knowledge/competency in Cultural competence
Knowledge/competency in Observation and listening
Knowledge/competency in Screening and assessment
Knowledge/competency in Responding with empathy
Knowledge/competency in Advocacy
Knowledge/competency in Life skills
Knowledge/competency in Safety of the home or classroom environment

Nice To Haves

AA or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Development, or related field

Responsibilities

Planning, developing and executing lesson plans that meet individual and group needs
Conducting screenings and assessments
Conducting home visits / parent conferences
Serving as an educational and informational resource for families and staff
Ensuring that the classroom environment is appropriate and activities are respectful, safe, nurturing, age appropriate and culturally sensitive for the children and their families.