Teacher I - Head Start

Presbyterian Medical Services

Santa Fe (NM)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 48,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Nine paid holidays

Generous PTO

Life & LTD coverage

Discretionary pension plan

Robust training program

Job summary

Presbyterian Medical Services in Santa Fe, NM seeks a Head Start Teacher I to foster a supportive classroom that enhances social and emotional development.

You will provide daily guidance to staff and work with children birth through five in a center-based Head Start program, with opportunities for ongoing professional development and a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

Degrees and credentials in early childhood education or related field required or in progress.
First Aid and BLS/CPR certifications within 30 days of hire.
Criminal background checks required by Head Start regulations.
Health exam and TB test as part of screening process.

Responsibilities

Provide a safe, developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
Guide and support classroom staff to promote learning and growth.
Work with preschool children birth through five in Head Start settings.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Classroom management

Education

AA/AAS in Early Childhood Education

BA/BS in Early Childhood Education

MA/MS in Early Childhood Education

CDA credential

State certificate for preschool teachers

One-year certificate in Early Childhood Education

Teach for America participation or admission

Enrollment in ECE degree program with waiver requirements

Office of Head Start CDA equivalent

Experience teaching preschool age children

Job description

JOB CATEGORY: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION / EARLY HEAD START / HEAD START / ECE

POSITION SUMMARY: This position serves in a classroom to provide an appropriate social and emotional environment in order to expand the child's ability to learn and grow. Provides daily guidance to classroom staff. Works in a classroom-based setting with typically and atypically developing children. Position may be reassigned to various classrooms/centers as deemed necessary for program operations.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE – HEAD START TEACHER I:

AA/AAS, BA/BS or MA/MS in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Multicultural Education, Child Development; OR
AA/AAS degree with 29 credits in Early Childhood Education and experience teaching preschool age children; OR
BA/BS degree with 45 credits in Early Childhood Education and experience teaching preschool age children; OR
Non-related BA/BS degree and has been admitted into the Teach for America program; OR
Participating in Teach for America summer training for preschool children and receiving ongoing professional development from TFA staff; OR
Enrolled in an AA/AAS or BA/BS degree program in an educational institution which offers Early Childhood Education courses. Must obtain a three-year waiver from the Office of Head Start upon hire; AND must complete a degree and 29 credits on the AA/AAS level or 45 credits on the BA/BS level in Early Childhood Education within the waiver period; AND must have:
Current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential for preschool-aged children; OR
State-awarded certificate for center-based preschool teachers; OR
One-year certificate in Early Childhood Education; OR
Completed prerequisites for a CDA or State-awarded certificate or one-year certificate and is awaiting the award; OR
Office of Head Start approved CDA equivalent.
Previous experience working in early childhood with children ages birth through five years preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Navajo preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Have or be able to obtain First Aid and BLS/CPR certifications within 30 days of hire. Certifications must meet the requirements listed in the document “BLS / CPR / ACLS & First Aid Training Resources” posted on Staurolite. It is your responsibility to keep your certifications current at all times.

SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires successful completion of an initial post-offer of employment:

Health exam (and annually thereafter in accordance with PMS Policies).
TB Test (and upon exposure in accordance with PMS Policies).

In accordance with the federal Head Start Act, Section 648A(g) and the New Mexico Administrative Code 8.8.3., this position requires:

Criminal Background Checks.

BONUSES

$100 EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS

All bonuses subject to tax withholding and eligibility requirements.

ABOUT PMS

Founded in 1969, PMS is a non-profit organization with over 1,300 employees providing services at 100+ locations in New Mexico.
Our diverse services include primary care, dental, behavioral health, early childhood education, supportive living, and senior programs.
We concentrate our resources on meeting the needs of underserved areas of New Mexico.
We operate the largest network of federally qualified health centers in the state.
PMS is not affiliated with Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Presbyterian Hospitals or Presbyterian Health Plan.

WHY PMS?