Lead Teacher: Growth & Leadership in Play-Based EC

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

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.