Infant & Toddler Teacher — Shape Early Learners' Future

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. (CPLC); La Luz (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Holiday

Employee Recognition Program

Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Days

Medical, Dental, and Vision for family

Health Savings Account & Flexible SPED

Life + Disability options

Employee Assistance Program

Telemedicine & Concierge Services

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying}

Mileage & Cell Reimbursement for roles

Identity Theft Protection

Job summary

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. in New Mexico is seeking a dedicated early childhood educator to care for children aged 0–3 within the HELP NM ECD program, promoting school readiness and family support in a center-based setting.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team, adhere to Head Start standards and licensing requirements, maintain a safe learning environment, and engage families to support children's development and well‑being.

Qualifications

• Education & Years of Experience: High School Diploma/GED and CDA or willingness to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• NM Child Development Certificate (CDC), associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Teaching Strategies GOLD inter-rater reliability certification within 6 months of hire.
• Minimum of 6 months experience in teaching infants or toddlers.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Valid Driver’s license and current auto insurance.
• TB test or Chest X-ray.
• NM ECECD Background Clearance.
• First Aid/CPR Certification or obtain within first 6 months of employment.
• Applicants must obtain Food Handlers card upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Promote school readiness by preparing children and families for school success and life.
• Provide high quality developmentally appropriate care and education for 0‑3 in a center-based classroom.
• Work as part of a center-based inter-disciplinary team to support children’s development and family wellbeing.
• Abide by state and federal regulations including Head Start Performance Standards, NM Child Care Licensing, and HELP NM ECD Policies.
• Actively supervise children by sight and sound in all environments.
• Maintain health and safety regulations to create an optimum learning environment.
• Facilitate health practices to keep children safe indoors and outdoors.

Skills

Nurturing

Encouragement

Patience

Calm under pressure

Initiative

Education

High School Diploma / CDA

NM CDC Certificate (preferred)

Teaching Strategies GOLD inter-rater reliability certification

Infants/Toddlers teaching experience (min 6 months)

First Aid/CPR certification

Job description

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. in New Mexico is seeking a dedicated early childhood educator to care for children aged 0–3 within the HELP NM ECD program, promoting school readiness and family support in a center-based setting.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team, adhere to Head Start standards and licensing requirements, maintain a safe learning environment, and engage families to support children's development and well‑being.