Teacher, Pre-K B

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

Job summary

Santa Fe Community College is seeking an experienced early childhood educator to plan, supervise, and implement a daily Kids Campus program. You will coach practicum students and apprenticeships, collaborating with the Program Director and ECE faculty in a diverse college community.

Responsibilities include creating stimulating environments, promoting holistic development, and communicating with families. The role requires leadership, ongoing professional development, and adherence to NAEYC and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of early childhood education principles.
• Knowledge of child growth and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Knowledge of regulations associated with the prevention of occupational disease and injury.
• Knowledge of proper hand washing and infection control techniques.
• Knowledge of curriculum development principles.
• Knowledge of early childhood instruction principles.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Knowledge of state and accrediting agency requirements.
• Skill in the development of curriculum.
• Skill in classroom instruction.
• Skill in the articulation of information to parents.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to develop and implement quality early childhood development to parents.

Responsibilities

• Organizes the indoor and outdoor environment and participates in content development to stimulate exploration and learning.
• Fosters social, emotional, physical, language and cognitive development.
• Creates a positive emotional climate and respects each child.
• Maintains regular communication with families about activities and milestones.
• Plans home visits, conferences and family events.
• Executes assessment methods to improve curriculum and teaching practices.
• Coaches practicum students and apprenticeships per program guidelines.
• Opens and closes the classroom daily per procedures.
• Attends training and completes required coursework.
• Exhibits leadership and supports team culture aligned with NAEYC/ CACFP/ ECECD standards.

Skills

Early childhood education principles

Child development knowledge

Communication with families

Leadership

Program coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

29 Early Childhood Credits

Associate’s degree in Early Childhood

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood

Master’s degree in Early Childhood

Early Childhood Teaching License

Job description

Compensation:
Teacher I - $48,171.17 annual salary
Teacher II - $52,988.29 annual salary
Teacher III - $62,622.53 annual salary
Teacher IV - $67,439.65 annual salary

Position Summary

Plans, supervises and implements a daily program of the SFCC Kids Campus for young children. Coach practicum students and apprenticeships in the Early Childhood Education program in collaboration with the Program Director, APRENDE Early Childhood Teacher Apprenticeship Program Manager, and Early Childhood Education Faculty. Must be committed to serving a diverse college community. Actively participates in and contributes to continuous quality improvement.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Organizes the indoor and outdoor environment and participates in the selection of materials in all content development areas to stimulate and sustain exploration, experimentation, discovery and conceptual learning to achieve desired outcomes both indoors and outdoors.
• Incorporates content, concepts, and activities that foster social, emotional, physical, language and cognitive development.
• Creates a positive emotional climate in the classroom that fosters children’s emotional well-being and demonstrates respect for each child.
• Establishes and maintains regular communication (verbal and written) with families regarding children’s activities, developmental milestones, shared care-giving issues, and other information that affects children’s well-being and development.
• Plans and participates in home visits (Pre-K Classrooms); parent-teacher conferences and monthly family events.
• Executes assessment methods to assist in the identification of children’s needs and interests and to improve curriculum, the learning environment, and teaching practice to support learning outcomes.
• Coach practicum and apprenticeships students according to guidelines from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), APRENDE Early Childhood Teacher Apprenticeship Program, and SFCC’s Early Childhood Associates Program.
• Opens and closes the classroom at the end of the day in accordance with set procedures.
• Attends training and completes coursework based on specific needs of the center as well as accreditation requirements.
• Must demonstrate on-going strong leadership skills, including modeling best practices in early childhood education; providing guidance and support to Teacher Assistants, Practicum Students, Apprenticeships, and peers; taking initiative in classroom planning, supervision, and problem-solving; maintaining clear and professional communication with families and administration; and contributing to a collaborative, accountable team culture in alignment with NAEYC, CACFP, and ECECD standards.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of early childhood education principles.
• Knowledge of child growth and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Knowledge of regulations associated with the prevention of occupational disease and injury.
• Knowledge of proper hand washing and infection control techniques.
• Knowledge of curriculum development principles.
• Knowledge of early childhood instruction principles.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Knowledge of state and accrediting agency requirements.
• Skill in the development of curriculum.
• Skill in classroom instruction.
• Skill in the articulation of information to parents.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to develop and implement quality early childhood development to parents.

Minimum Qualifications

TEACHER I

• High School Graduation or GED
• 29 Early Childhood Credits (equivalent to NM Professional Certificate)
• 1 year of experience in an early childhood setting

OR

TEACHER II

• Associate’s degree in Early Childhood or closely related field
• Two (2) years of experience in an early childhood setting

OR

TEACHER III

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood
• Three (3) years experience in an early childhood setting

OR

• Unrelated Bachelor’s degree
• Early Childhood Teaching License
• Three (3) years experience in an early childhood setting

OR

• Unrelated Bachelor’s degree
• AA in Early Childhood
• Three (3) years experience in an early childhood setting

OR

TEACHER IV

• Master’s degree in Early Childhood or a closely related degree
• Three (3) years experience in an early childhood setting

OR

• Unrelated Master’s degree
• Early Childhood Teaching License
• Three (3) years experience in an early childhood setting

OR

• Unrelated Master’s degree
• AA in Early Childhood
• Three (3) years of experience in an early childhood setting

Conditions of Employment:

• Required to successfully pass all required background checks, including those conducted by ECECD and Santa Fe Community College prior to employment and periodically thereafter in accordance with regulatory and institutional requirements.
• Must possess and maintain current Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Pediatric First Aid certifications. New hires are required to obtain both certifications and any required ECECD trainings within ninety (90) days of hire and renew them on or before their expiration date.
• May be reassigned to other classrooms or age groups on a temporary or permanent basis, based on program needs and staffing requirements.
• Teacher Educational Progress Requirement: Teachers are required to be actively enrolled and taking a minimum of 3 credit hours toward their AA in Early Childhood each semester (Fall, Spring, and Summer) to remain in compliance with program and accreditation expectations. For PreK Classrooms: Teachers are required to be actively enrolled and taking a minimum of 6 credit hours toward their BA in Early Childhood each semester (Fall, Spring, and Summer) to remain in compliance with the ECECD NM PreK and accreditation expectations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in classroom and outdoor settings.
• Frequently lifts up to 30 lbs. and occasionally 40-50 lbs.
• Work requires the ability to use the sense of smell to detect safety and hygiene concerns such as spoiled food, soiled diapers or clothing, sanitation issues, smoke, or other environmental hazards.
• Occasional climbing.
• Regularly exposed to noise.
• Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne pathogens and contagious or infectious diseases.
• The work requires the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including but not limited to gloves, masks, and other protective devices as required.

Schedule Designation:

• Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• This role will be required to work on-site at Santa Fe Community College.

Best Consideration Date: 10/30/2026

Notice of Background Check and Education Verification: All offers for employment with Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) are contingent upon a successful completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional educational verification for compliance with accreditation standards.

EEO Statement:

As an EEO employer, Santa Fe Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Santa Fe Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

ADA Statement:

The SFCC is an EOE and Affi nitive Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), SFCC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

SFCC Recruiting Statement:

Santa Fe Community College is a Hispanic-serving institution, which neighbors the eight northern Indian pueblos in Northern New Mexico. We are committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified and diverse faculty and staff. SFCC strives to make our campus a place where all individuals feel welcome, nurtured, and valued. At the heart of SFCC’s mission – Empower Students, Strengthen Community. Empoderar a los Estudiantes, Fortalecer a la Comunidad – is a commitment that higher education and opportunity should be open to everyone. SFCC fosters a welcoming environment and a climate of inclusivity for students, faculty, and staff. Join the SFCC team in working to empower students and strengthen community!