Teacher, Early Childhood Education

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. Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Description s are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the functions listed below. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Plan and provide appropriate activities to develop the social, emotional, physical and cognitive abilities of young children; continually assess the progress and needs of each individual child.
• Develop and arrange indoor and outdoor environments to facilitate learning and enjoyment; provide safe and healthy environments; conduct inspections and clean facilities as needed.
• Assist in the review of applications for admission to program; maintain enrollment capacity; update waiting list; record attendance of employees and children; collect enrollment fees.
• Administer minor first aid and make emergency contacts as needed; complete accident reports on injuries to children and staff.
• Visually examine children for potential health problems, child abuse, neglect and communicable diseases; take appropriate courses of action.
• Participate in food distribution activities including breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks; record meal counts and maintain menu book.
• Maintain and update accurate and detailed records of student performance, progress, attendance, enrollment and injuries and other reports as required by federal, state and local requirements.
• Schedule and conduct parent conferences, workshops and home visits; discuss student performance and recommend a performance plan as needed.
• Ensure the general maintenance and cleanliness of assigned child development center facilities and equipment; maintain adequate level of supplies for classroom activities.
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Serve as liaison between assigned child development center and elementary schools, family advocates and other community groups.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of child development instruction.

• Participate in home visitation activities as required.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

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.

Environmental
Classroom environment; exposure to communicable diseases and noise; visit the homes of program participants.

Physical
Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time; moderate or light lifting up to 50 pounds.