Presbyterian Medical Services Hiring for TEACHER I (Part-time) Job at Bloomfield, NM Full Time

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 supervision and evaluation of 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.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE – EARLY HEAD START TEACHER I:

• High School Diploma / GED and a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, New Mexico Child Development Certificate (CDC), or equivalent; OR

• High School Diploma / GED and a one year certificate in Early Childhood Education upon hire; OR

• AA/AAS, BA/BS or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Multicultural Education, Child Development.

• It is the responsibility of the employee to renew the Child Development Associate (CDA) before the expiration date, as appropriate.

• Previous experience working in early childhood with children ages birth through three years preferred.

• Bilingual Spanish or 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.

EOE/AA/M/F/SO/Vet/Disability

Job Type: Part-time