Head Start Teacher (40 hrs/wk, summers off)

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.

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
• Current New Mexico Child Development Certificate (CDC); OR
• Office of Head Start approved CDA equivalent.
• Previous experience working in early childhood with children ages birth through five years preferred.
• Bilingual 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.

EARLY HEAD START IN-SERVICE TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

For those assigned to work with infants and toddlers, the following trainings are required:

• Training in safety issues.
• Training in effective communication with infants, toddlers, their parents, and other staff.

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?

• Mission-driven organization
• Competitive salaries
• Nine paid holidays and generous PTO
• Medical, dental & vision insurance 
• Free Life & LTD coverage
• Free discretionary pension plan contribution
• Employee recognition and engagement activities
• Robust training program
• Tuition reimbursement

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