Infant & Toddler Teacher — Nurture Tiny Minds

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. (CPLC); Sunland Park (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off & Sick Days

Health, Dental, Vision benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. (CPLC) via HELPNM seeks caregivers to promote school readiness and provide center-based education for infants and toddlers. You will partner with a multidisciplinary team to support development, health, and family services in a dynamic early-childhood program.

The role emphasizes compliance with licensing standards, safety protocols, and ongoing professional certification. It offers full-time employment with a robust benefits package and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and CDA required or willing to obtain within 6 months.
• NM Child Development Certificate (CDC) preferred; associate or bachelor’s degree acceptable.
• Teaching Strategies GOLD inter-rater reliability certification within 6 months of hire.
• TB test or Chest X-ray required.
• NM ECECD Background Clearance required.
• First Aid/CPR certification required or to be obtained within 6 months.
• Food Handlers card required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Promote school readiness for children and families served by HELP NM ECD program.
• Provide high quality care and education for children aged 0–3 in a center-based classroom.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support child development and family needs.
• Comply with Head Start standards, NM Child Care Licensing, and HELP NM ECD policies.
• Maintain health and safety regulations to create an optimal learning environment.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Patience & empathy

Education

High School Diploma/GED + CDA

New Mexico CDC certificate

Teaching Strategies GOLD inter-rater reliability

TB test or Chest X-ray

NM ECECD Background Clearance

First Aid/CPR Certification

Food Handlers card

Job description

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. (CPLC) via HELPNM seeks caregivers to promote school readiness and provide center-based education for infants and toddlers. You will partner with a multidisciplinary team to support development, health, and family services in a dynamic early-childhood program.

The role emphasizes compliance with licensing standards, safety protocols, and ongoing professional certification. It offers full-time employment with a robust benefits package and career growth opportunities.