Teacher (61-61)

La Clinica de Familia Inc.•Las Cruces, NM

11d•$25

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. Non-Exempt up to $24.86 Job Summary: 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
Ability to plan, develop and execute lesson plans that meet individual and group needs
Excellent assessment and observational skills
Ability to use encouragement to foster and facilitate growth and development
Understanding of Infant Mental Health and developmental stages necessary to support and facilitate young children’s efforts to self-regulate their behavior
Ability to build and maintain trust with family members and to understand their needs/concerns
Ability to foster and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and staff
Strong skills in time management and organization of priorities
Strong skills in communication, organization and teambuilding
Working knowledge of community resources & services and referral procedures & systems
Basic understanding of computers including MS Windows and WORD.
Must have knowledge/competency in the follow areas: Infant & toddler development and behavior Infant/toddler & family-centered practice Relationship-based practice Pregnancy & early parenthood Family relationships and dynamics Attachment, separation and loss Disorders of infancy/early childhood Cultural competence Observation and listening Screening and assessment Responding with empathy Advocacy Life skills Safety of the home or classroom environment

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Planning, implementing and supervising developmental activities for infants and young children
Ensuring that the classroom environment is appropriate and activities are respectful, safe, nurturing, age appropriate and culturally sensitive for the children and their families
Conducting screenings and assessments
Home visits / parent conferences
Serving as an educational and informational resource for families and staff