Teacher I - Head Start

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/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.
• 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
• $500 EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS
• All bonuses subject to tax withholding and eligibility requirements.

ABOUT PMS

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in early childhood with children ages birth through five years preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Navajo preferred.
• $500 EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS