Temp PT Preschool Sub Teacher

Luna Community College; New Mexico; On-site; USD 17,115 - 24,377; Part time

Job summary

Luna Community College in New Mexico is seeking an Early Childhood Educator to plan and implement classroom environments for young children. The role requires overseeing classrooms, monitoring children's needs, and maintaining documentation. Candidates must have at least a high school diploma, three months of experience with young children, and preferably six credit hours in Early Childhood Education. A passion for child development and effective communication is essential. Competitive pay starts at $15.06 per hour with part-time hours.

Qualifications

• Must pass CYFD Background Clearance after beginning employment.
• CPR/First Aid Certification to be obtained during initial orientation.
• Attend Basic Training in health, safety and nutrition within three months.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements classroom environment for young children.
• Supervises and monitors preschool/children in lab-learning environment.
• Maintains written reports for health and needs of children.
• Confers with parents providing information and problem-solving.

Skills

Knowledge of childcare facility services

Skill in communicating with and instructing children

Strong communication skills

Skill in early childhood program development

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Skill in following oral and written instructions

Skills in motivating staff and volunteers

Education

High School Diploma or GED

3 months experience working with young children

6 credit hours in Early Childhood Education

Job description

**Compensation**$15.06 per Hour**Compensation Type:**Non-Exempt**Employment Type:**Fixed Term (Fixed Term)**Scheduled Weekly Hours:**29**Grade:**NE02**Department:**Kids Campus**Position Summary**Plans and implements the classroom environment and experiences for young children, including safety and developmentally appropriate learning practices designed partially by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Includes the involvement of parent/guardians.**Duties & Responsibilities*** Works as a team member with Early Childhood and Education staff, volunteers, parents, and the director in the planning and implementing a variety of lessons and activities that support the preschool curriculum.* Supervises and monitors subordinates and provides maintenance and security of the preschool.* Performs all job-related duties and responsibilities in an ethical and professional manner (LCC code of Ethics and National Association for the Education of Young Children Code of Ethical Conduct and Stated Commitment).* Assists with age specific curricula development, administration and execution in support of the Institute’s childcare resource services.* Ensures that there is appropriate coverage when needed.* Works with and monitors preschool/children in the lab-learning environment.* Maintains written reports as required and must document and report health and other needs of the children to the lead teacher or director, inclusive of suspected child abuse.* Monitors and maintains a clean safe environment for children.* Ensures rooms, toys and equipment are properly cleaned and maintained.* Responsible for helping children change soiled clothes.* Maintains appropriate records of attendance, including breakfast, snack, and lunch counts, and activities.* Confers with parents and program participants providing information, advice, problem solving assistance and responds to program delivery questions; ensuring follow up.**Required Knowledge*** Knowledge of childcare facility services and/or staff licensure and certification requirements* Knowledge of child cognitive, social, and skills development methods and techniques* Knowledge of age specific activities and nutritional requirements* Skill in communicating with and instructing children* Skill in early childhood program development* Skill in motivating staff and volunteers* Skill in English composition, grammar and punctuation* Skill in following oral and written instructions and procedures* Skill in presenting ideas and concepts orally and in writing* Skill in using public relations techniques in responding to inquiries and concerns* Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, volunteers, children, parents and the public* Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information* Strong interpersonal skills* Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing**Work Environment*** Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.* The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading and visual inspection.* The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.**Education, Experience and Licenses****POST EMPLOYMENT CHILD YOUTH AND FAMILY (CYFD) and FOCUS REQUIREMENTS*** The worker must pass a CYFD Background Clearance immediately after beginning employment.* CPR/First Aid Certification to be obtained upon initial orientation.* Basic Training hours in health, safety and nutrition completed within three months.**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE*** High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) is required.* Three months experience working directly with young children is required.* 6 credit hours in Early Childhood Education is preferred.**As A Part Of Your Application, Upload Letter Of Interest, Current Resume, And Official Documentation Confirming Education****As a part of your application, upload letter of interest, current resume, and official documentation confirming education.****EEO STATEMENT:** LCC is an equal opportunity employer.The Collaborative for Higher Education Shared Services (CHESS) supports independently governed member colleges by sharing tools, talent, and best practices so that we are laser focused on providing a world-class student experience leading to success for all students.