This position serves in a classroom to provide an appropriate social and emotional environment in order to expand the child's ability to learn and grow. Provides daily supervision and evaluation of classroom staff. Works in a classroom-based setting with typically and atypically developing children. Position may be reassigned to various classrooms/centers as deemed necessary for program operations.
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE – HEAD START TEACHER I:

• AA/AAS, BA/BS or MA/MS in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Multicultural Education, Child Development; OR
• AA/AAS degree with 29 credits in Early Childhood Education and experience teaching preschool age children; OR
• BA/BS degree with 45 credits in Early Childhood Education and experience teaching preschool age children; OR
• Non-related BA/BS degree and has been admitted into the Teach for America program; OR
• Participating in Teach for America summer training for preschool children and receiving ongoing professional development from TFA staff; OR

• Enrolled in an AA/AAS or BA/BS degree program in an educational institution which offers Early Childhood Education courses. Must obtain a three-year waiver from the Office of Head Start upon hire; AND must complete a degree and 29 credits on the AA/AAS level or 45 credits on the BA/BS level in Early Childhood Education within the waiver period; AND must have:
• Current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential for preschool-aged children; OR
• State-awarded certificate for center-based preschool teachers; OR
• One-year certificate in Early Childhood Education; OR
• Completed prerequisites for a CDA or State-awarded certificate or one-year certificate and is awaiting the award; OR
• Current New Mexico Child Development Certificate (CDC); OR
• Office of Head Start approved CDA equivalent.

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

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE – EARLY HEAD START TEACHER I:

• High School Diploma / GED and a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, New Mexico Child Development Certificate (CDC), or equivalent; OR
• High School Diploma / GED and a one year certificate in Early Childhood Education upon hire; OR
• AA/AAS degree with 29 credits in Early Childhood Education and experience teaching infants/toddlers; OR
• BA/BS degree with 45 credits in Early Childhood Education and experience teaching infants/toddlers; OR
• AA/AAS, BA/BS or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Multicultural Education, Child Development.
• It is the responsibility of the employee to renew the Child Development Associate (CDA) before the expiration date, as appropriate.
• Previous experience working in early childhood with children ages birth through three years preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish or Navajo preferred.
• If assigned to Little Feet Child Development Center, PMS will provide preferences and opportunities for training and employment to Native Americans / Navajos to the greatest extent feasible.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Have or be able to obtain First Aid and BLS/CPR certifications within 30 days of hire. Certifications must meet the requirements listed in the document “BLS / CPR / ACLS & First Aid Training Resources” posted on Staurolite. It is your responsibility to keep your certifications current at all times.

EARLY HEAD START IN-SERVICE TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
For those assigned to work with infants and toddlers, the following trainings are required:

• Training in safety issues.
• Training in effective communication with infants, toddlers, their parents, and other staff.

EOE/AA/M/F/SO/Vet/Disability

Job Type: Full-time

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