Early Head Start Teacher

Presbyterian Medical Services

Moriarty (NM)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 42,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Nine paid holidays

Generous PTO

Free Life & LTD coverage

Employee recognition activities

Employee recognition and engagement

Job summary

A non-profit organization in Moriarty is seeking an Early Head Start Teacher to create a supportive learning environment for infants and toddlers. The ideal candidate will hold a High School Diploma/GED with a Child Development Associate credential or higher, plus experience in early childhood education. Responsibilities include guiding classroom staff and adapting to different teaching settings. The role offers full-time hours and various employee benefits, including paid holidays and PTO.

Qualifications

Previous experience in early childhood education preferred.
First Aid and BLS/CPR certifications required within 30 days.
Criminal background checks required.

Responsibilities

Provide a nurturing environment for children's social and emotional growth.
Guide classroom staff in daily operations.
Adapt to various classrooms as needed.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish or Navajo

Effective communication with infants and toddlers

Education

High School Diploma / GED and CDA credential

AA/AAS degree with 29 credits in Early Childhood Education

BA/BS degree with 45 credits in Early Childhood Education

BA/BS with 45 credits in ECE + experience infants/toddlers

AA/AS, BA/BS or advanced degree in ECE or related

Renew CDA before expiration

Experience with birth-through-three preferred

Bilingual Spanish or Navajo preferred

Job description

JOB CATEGORY: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION / EARLY HEAD START / HEAD START / ECE

POSITION SUMMARY: 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 guidance to 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.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

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.

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.

SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires successful completion of an initial post-offer of employment:

Health exam (and annually thereafter in accordance with PMS Policies).
TB Test (and upon exposure in accordance with PMS Policies).

In accordance with the federal Head Start Act, Section 648A(g) and the New Mexico Administrative Code 8.8.3., this position requires:

Criminal Background Checks.

BONUSES

$100 EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS

All bonuses subject to tax withholding and eligibility requirements.

ABOUT PMS

Founded in 1969, PMS is a non-profit organization with over 1,300 employees providing services at 100+ locations in New Mexico.
Our diverse services include primary care, dental, behavioral health, early childhood education, supportive living, and senior programs.
We concentrate our resources on meeting the needs of underserved areas of New Mexico.
We operate the largest network of federally qualified health centers in the state.
PMS is not affiliated with Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Presbyterian Hospitals or Presbyterian Health Plan.

WHY PMS?