Head Start Teacher

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About Santo Domingo

For over 400 years, Santo Domingo Pueblo has been one of the central Indian Pueblos in New Mexico. Located between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, along the I-25 corridor, over 20 different departments with more than 200 employees work together to bring top-quality services to over 5,000 members of Santo Domingo Pueblo. We work hard together while honoring traditions and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

About Our Work Environment

• Friendly staff
• Supportive work environment
• Flexibility
• Community service focus

We offer generous vacation, affordable medical and other benefits, a competitive 401k, and amenities to promote work/life balance.

Position Summary

The Lead Teacher works in the classroom throughout the school year with children and families. Provides a learning environment that fosters growth and development of children, including those with atypical development, in early childhood settings. Implements weekly lesson plans, encourages parent volunteerism, and is responsible for child screenings, evaluations, referrals, and follow-up. Maintains communication with other teachers to ensure program consistency.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood preferred, or an Associate Degree in Childhood Development plus five (5) years' experience in a preschool or Early Head Start setting. If substituting education and experience, must obtain a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood or a related field within two (2) years of employment.
• Valid New Mexico driver's license with ability to meet Pueblo of Santo Domingo insurance requirements and maintain eligibility to drive tribal or personal vehicles.
• Fluent in English;
  Keres language speaker preferred.
• Must obtain a Physical Examination within 30 days of hire and pass a criminal background check.
• Must complete and annually update First Aid/CPR certification and Food Handler's certification.
• Must exercise care, compassion, and objectivity in decision-making.
• Satisfactorily pass a criminal background check and drug screening; obtain a physical exam within 30 days of hire.

Interested in joining our team?

Learn more about this position via the attached link.  our website at santodomingotribe.org.

Santo Domingo Pueblo supports non-discrimination in employment, exercising Indian preference as required by law.

Salary: $24.04 - $28.00 per hour

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Education and Training
• Industry: Government Administration