Pre-K Teacher & Mentor (On-Site)

SFCC Santa Fe Community College; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 48,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

SFCC Santa Fe Community College is recruiting for a Teacher I–IV on-site position in Santa Fe, NM. The role supports a daily Kids Campus program for young children, supervises practicum students, and collaborates with program directors and apprenticeship managers.

Responsibilities include organizing classrooms, fostering development across domains, communicating with families, and aligning with NAEYC/ACFCP standards. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., with background checks required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of early childhood education principles and practice.
• Familiarity with developmentally appropriate practices and curriculums.
• Awareness of regulations for safety and health in child settings.
• Ability to use classroom technology and software for learning.
• Experience documenting child growth and learning outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Organize indoor and outdoor spaces to stimulate exploration and learning.
• Support development across social, emotional, language, and cognitive domains.
• Maintain communication with families about activities and milestones.
• Plan home visits, conferences, and family events as needed.
• Assess and adapt curriculum based on child needs and outcomes.
• Coach practicum students and apprentices per NAEYC and SFCC guidelines.
• Open/close classrooms per procedures and attend required training.
• Demonstrate leadership and collaboration in the team.
• Ensure compliance with accrediting standards and safety policies.

Skills

Early childhood knowledge

Child development

Regulatory knowledge

Infection control

Curriculum development

ECE instruction

Computers & software

State & accrediting rules

Curriculum design

Classroom instruction

Parent communication

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Parental engagement

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree in Early Childhood

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood

Early Childhood Teaching License

AA in Early Childhood

Master’s degree in Early Childhood

Job description

SFCC Santa Fe Community College is recruiting for a Teacher I–IV on-site position in Santa Fe, NM. The role supports a daily Kids Campus program for young children, supervises practicum students, and collaborates with program directors and apprenticeship managers.

Responsibilities include organizing classrooms, fostering development across domains, communicating with families, and aligning with NAEYC/ACFCP standards. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., with background checks required.