Head Start Teacher

Santo Domingo Pueblo; Santo Domingo Pueblo / Kewa (NM); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation

Affordable medical benefits

401k plan

Community service oriented

Job summary

Santo Domingo Pueblo is seeking a Head Start Teacher to work with children and families in a nurturing classroom environment. The role focuses on fostering growth for children of varying developmental stages through structured lesson plans and parental involvement.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Early Childhood, with extensive experience in preschool settings. The position offers competitive benefits, ensuring a favorable work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of work experience in a preschool or Early Head Start setting.
• Valid New Mexico driver's license.
• Must obtain First Aide/CPR certification and Food Handlers certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide a learning environment for children.
• Work with parents and encourage volunteerism in the classroom.
• Conduct child screenings, evaluations, and referrals.

Skills

Fluency in English

Keres language speaker

Decision making

Compassion and care

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood

Associate Degree in Childhood Development

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 5,000 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:

• 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.