Lead Teacher

East Gate Kids; Manzano Manor (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation based on edu/

Health, dental, vision, and telehealth

Free childcare in 5-Star program

PTO and holiday closures

Ongoing professional development

ECECD Scholarship support

Opportunities for leadership growth

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

East Gate Kids in Albuquerque, NM is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher who believes childhood deserves something extraordinary. As a 5-Star, Reggio-inspired center, we view children as capable, curious, and full of potential, with classrooms designed for exploration, collaboration, and discovery.

You’ll be warm, patient, and committed to play-based, relationship-centered teaching, partnering with families to support social and emotional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in early childhood classrooms and understanding of child development.
• Commitment to play-based, relationship-centered teaching.
• ECE coursework and degrees valued.
• Meet NM childcare licensing requirements, background checks, and CPR/First Aid certification.

Skills

Play-based teaching

Relationship-centered learning

Professional development

Family partnerships

Education

CDA

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Continued enrollment in ECE program

Job description

Early Childhood Teacher | Preschool Teacher

For Educators Who Believe Childhood Deserves Something Extraordinary

Albuquerque, NM | 5-Star Center | Reggio-Inspired | Professional Growth

Some Teachers Just Get It.

They know that a child's question can turn into an entire morning of discovery. That the classroom environment matters. That relationships come before learning, and that play is some of the most important work children do. They understand that being an early childhood educator is about so much more than supervising children or following a lesson plan.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to meet you.
At East Gate Kids, we're building a community of educators who are passionate about their craft, curious about child development, and committed to creating meaningful experiences for young children.

A Place Where Curiosity Leads the Way

East Gate Kids is a 5-Star, Reggio-inspired early learning center where children are viewed as capable, competent, curious, and full of potential. Our classrooms are designed to invite exploration, creativity, collaboration, and discovery. We believe in getting on the floor, asking thoughtful questions, following children's interests, and creating environments that encourage children to think, experiment, and make connections. We also believe great teaching is intentional. Observation, documentation, reflection, and meaningful relationships help us understand children and support their development.

The Educators Who Thrive Here

You are passionate about educating children. You're warm, patient, playful, and able to find joy in the wonderfully unpredictable moments that make early childhood education so special.

You bring experience, initiative, and a thoughtful understanding of how children learn. You know how to create engaging environments, guide children's social and emotional development, and build strong partnerships with families.

If you also believe there's always more to learn.

You welcome collaboration, value professional development, and stay curious about research, best practices, and new approaches to early childhood education.

Whether your experience is with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, or Pre-K, we value educators who take pride in their work and want to keep growing.

What You'll Bring

We're especially interested in educators with professional experience in early childhood classrooms, a strong understanding of child development, and a commitment to play-based, relationship-centered teaching.

ECE coursework, a CDA, an associate's or bachelor's degree, or continued enrollment in an Early Childhood Education program are highly valued.

You’ll also need to meet applicable New Mexico childcare licensing requirements, complete required background checks, and maintain CPR/First Aid certification.

A Place to Grow Your Career

We believe exceptional educators deserve to be supported, challenged, and inspired.

At East Gate Kids, we invest in ongoing professional development, mentorship, training, and opportunities to advance your education through New Mexico ECECD programs.

We want teachers who are proud of their profession and excited about where their experience and education can take them next.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on education, experience, and position


• Health, dental, vision, and telehealth coverage


• Free childcare in our highly sought-after 5-Star program


• PTO and holiday closures


• Ongoing professional development and training


• ECECD Scholarship support for continued education


• Opportunities for professional and leadership growth


• A collaborative, respectful, purpose-driven team culture

We'd Love to Meet You

If you believe children deserve more than worksheets, that play is powerful, and that early childhood education is a profession worth being passionate about, East Gate Kids may be the place you've been looking for.