Teacher I - Early Head Start

Presbyterian Medical Services

Santa Fe, NMOn-siteFull time

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Location: Santa Fe, NM
Work style: On-site
Job type: Full time
Posted: Oct 1; 18 days ago

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Presbyterian Medical Services

Medical practice · 1,001 to 5,000 employees

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.

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What you'll do

Provide an appropriate social and emotional classroom environment to support children's learning and growth.
Guide classroom staff and work with typically and atypically developing children.

What you need

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 degree with 29 credits in Early Childhood Education and experience teaching infants/toddlers; OR
BA/BS degree with 45 credits in Early Childhood Education and experience teaching infants/toddlers; 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.
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.
Training in safety issues.
Training in effective communication with infants, toddlers, their parents, and other staff.
Health exam (and annually thereafter in accordance with PMS Policies).
TB Test (and upon exposure in accordance with PMS Policies).
Criminal Background Checks.
All bonuses subject to tax withholding and eligibility requirements.
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.
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
Education: a high school diploma, an associate degree, a bachelor's degree, a postgraduate degree or a professional certificate

Key skills

Child Development Associate (CDA)Early Childhood Educationteaching infants/toddlersFirst AidBLS/CPRBilingual SpanishBilingual Navajo

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Perks

Nine paid holidays
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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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 – 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 degree with 29 credits in Early Childhood Education and experience teaching infants/toddlers; OR BA/BS degree with 45 credits in Early Childhood Education and experience teaching infants/toddlers; 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. 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 EOE/AA/M/F/SO/Vet/Disability