Teacher, Early Childhood Education

Position: Teacher (Hiring Incentive $1,500)
Position Summary

Perform a variety of early childhood development and teaching activities; develop and implement lesson plans for children and perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

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Minimum Education , Experience And Additional Requirements

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in elementary education, early childhood education, child development, family studies, or liberal studies; and

One (1) year of classroom teaching or student teaching practicum experience, preferably in early childhood development.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Possession of a valid C.P.R. certificate within six (6) months from date of hire.

Possession of a valid First Aid certificate within six (6) months from date of hire.

Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

Preferred Knowledge

* Operations, services and activities of an effective child development and teaching program

* Methods and techniques of lesson plan development and instruction

* Theories and practices of early childhood development

* Principles and procedures of record keeping

* Principles and procedures of safety as related to child development activities

* Pertinent Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations

Preferred Skills & Abilities

* Perform a variety of child development teaching activities

* Administer minor first aid as needed

* Conduct parent conferences and communicate individual child progress

* Maintain and update accurate and detailed records

* Utilize computer software programs

* Ensure the general maintenance and cleanliness of assigned child development center

* Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public

* Communicate clearly and concisely

* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including City officials and the general public

* Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation