Lead Pre-K Teacher & Mentor for ECE Practicums

SFCC Santa Fe Community College; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

SFCC Santa Fe Community College is seeking qualified early childhood educators to lead the SFCC Kids Campus program on-site. The role includes planning, supervising, and implementing daily activities, coaching practicum students, and collaborating with program leadership to ensure quality, inclusive education.

Responsibilities cover curriculum development, family communication, assessment, and participation in ongoing professional development to meet NAEYC, CACFP, and ECECD standards; schedule

Qualifications

• Knowledge of early childhood education principles.
• Knowledge of child growth and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Knowledge of regulations associated with the prevention of occupational disease and injury.
• Knowledge of proper hand washing and infection control techniques.
• Knowledge of curriculum development principles.
• Knowledge of early childhood instruction principles.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Knowledge of state and accrediting agency requirements.
• Skill in the development of curriculum.
• Skill in classroom instruction.
• Skill in the articulation of information to parents.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to develop and implement quality early childhood development to parents.

Responsibilities

• Organizes indoor and outdoor environments to stimulate exploration and learning.
• Incorporates content that fosters development across domains.
• Creates a positive emotional climate and supports children’s well-being.
• Communicates with families about activities and milestones.
• Plans home visits and parent conferences.
• Assesses children's needs to guide curriculum and teaching.
• Coaches practicum students and apprentices.
• Opens and closes the classroom following procedures.
• Attends training and pursues required certifications.
• Demonstrates leadership and collaboration aligned with standards.

Skills

Early childhood knowledge

Curriculum development

Classroom instruction

Parent communication

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Computers & software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood

Master’s degree in Early Childhood

AA/AS in Early Childhood

Early Childhood Teaching License

Associate’s degree in Early Childhood

High School Diploma + 29 credits in ECE

Job description

SFCC Santa Fe Community College is seeking qualified early childhood educators to lead the SFCC Kids Campus program on-site. The role includes planning, supervising, and implementing daily activities, coaching practicum students, and collaborating with program leadership to ensure quality, inclusive education.

Responsibilities cover curriculum development, family communication, assessment, and participation in ongoing professional development to meet NAEYC, CACFP, and ECECD standards; schedule