Head Start Teacher

Santo Domingo Pueblo; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Santo Domingo Pueblo is seeking a Head Start Teacher to work with children and families throughout the school year. You will create a nurturing early childhood learning environment and implement weekly lesson plans, while coordinating with staff to ensure consistent services.

The role emphasizes parent involvement and ongoing child screenings and referrals. The position requires English fluency, a relevant degree with experience, and successful completion of background checks and certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Early Childhood preferred, or an Associate in Childhood Development with 5 years preschool experience.
• Must be fluent in English; Keres language speaker preferred.
• Must pass criminal background check and drug screening; annual physical exam.
• First Aid/CPR certification and Food Handlers training required.

Responsibilities

• Lead Teacher works in the classroom with children and families throughout the school year.
• Create a learning environment that fosters growth and development in early childhood settings.
• Incorporate weekly lesson plans and institute them into instruction.
• Encourage parent volunteerism in the classroom and conduct child screenings.
• Perform evaluations, referrals, and follow-up; coordinate with other teachers for program consistency.

Skills

Fluent English

Keres language speaker

Education

Bachelor's in Early Childhood OR Associate in Childhood Development with 5 years preschool experience

Job description

Head Start Teacher

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 the expanding top-of-line services to over 5000 members of Santo Domingo Pueblo. We work hard together while honoring the traditions and work-life balance that allows each one of us to be the best versions of ourselves.

Summary of Position:

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 the typical and atypical developing child in the early childhood settings. Works with all components and institutes them into weekly lesson plan. Encourages parent volunteerism in the classroom, and is responsible for child screenings, evaluations, and referrals and follow-up. Communicates with other teachers for consistency in program services.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood preferred, OR an Associate Degree in Childhood Development: AND five (5) years' work experience in a preschool setting (or Early Head Start Setting); however, if employee substitutes education plus experience, he/she must obtain a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood or related field within the first two (2) years of employment.
• Valid New Mexico driver's license with ability to meet Pueblo of Santo Domingo liability insurance requirements and maintain eligibility to drive tribal or personal vehicles in the performance of job
• Must be fluent in English. Keres language speaker
• Must obtain a Physical Examination within 30 days of hire and pass a criminal background
• Must complete and update annually First Aide/CPR certification and Food Handlers
• Must exercise care and compassion in decision making and maintain objectivity.
• Must satisfactorily pass a criminal background check and drug screening and must obtain a physical exam within 30 days of hire.

About Our Work Environment:

Our work environment has:

• Friendly staff
• Supportive work environment
• Flexibility
• And is community service driven

We offer generous vacation, affordable medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance.

Santo Domingo Pueblo exercises Indian preference in employment opportunities but otherwise supports non-discrimination on the basis of age, sex, religion, disability, color, race, or national origin, except where required by bona fide business necessity.