NM PreK Lead Teacher

Groundworks New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Groundworks New Mexico is seeking a dedicated Early Childhood Educator to develop and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with New Mexico PreK standards. You will foster social-emotional development, maintain documentation, and build partnerships with families while ensuring compliance with ECECD and related guidelines.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in ECE, NM Birth-PreK license eligibility, and experience with preschool-aged children; bilingual skills and familiarity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education is required.
• Eligibility for or possession of a New Mexico Birth–PreK Teaching License.
• Experience working with preschool-aged children.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with NM PreK standards.
• Foster social-emotional development using trauma-informed practices.
• Complete observations, assessments, and individualized learning plans.
• Build partnerships with families.
• Supervise classroom staff.
• Ensure compliance with ECECD, NM PreK, CACFP, and NAEYC standards.
• Participate in coaching and professional development.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

NM Birth–PreK Teaching License eligibility/possession

Job description

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with NM PreK standards.
• Foster social‑emotional development using trauma‑informed practices.
• Complete observations, assessments, and individualized learning plans.
• Build partnerships with families.
• Supervise classroom staff.
• Ensure compliance with ECECD, NM PreK, CACFP, and NAEYC standards.
• Participate in coaching and professional development.

Additional Areas of Responsibility

These duties complement the core responsibilities listed above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Eligibility for or possession of a New Mexico Birth–PreK Teaching License.
• Experience working with preschool‑aged children.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.

Preferred

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Experience with Teaching Strategies GOLD.
• Experience with CLASS and the Pyramid Model.