Teacher

Perform a variety of early childhood development and teaching activities; develop and implement lesson plans for children and perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the functions listed below. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

1. Plan and provide appropriate activities to develop the social, emotional, physical and cognitive abilities of young children; continually assess the progress and needs of each individual child.
2. Develop and arrange indoor and outdoor environments to facilitate learning and enjoyment; provide safe and healthy environments; conduct inspections and clean facilities as needed.
3. Assist in the review of applications for admission to program; maintain enrollment capacity; update waiting list; record attendance of employees and children; collect enrollment fees.
4. Administer minor first aid and make emergency contacts as needed; complete accident reports on injuries to children and staff.
5. Visually examine children for potential health problems, child abuse, neglect and communicable diseases; take appropriate courses of action.
6. Participate in food distribution activities including breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks; record meal counts and maintain menu book.
7. Maintain and update accurate and detailed records of student performance, progress, attendance, enrollment and injuries and other reports as required by federal, state and local requirements.
8. Schedule and conduct parent conferences, workshops and home visits; discuss student performance and recommend a performance plan as needed.
9. Ensure the general maintenance and cleanliness of assigned child development center facilities and equipment; maintain adequate level of supplies for classroom activities.
10. Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
11. Serve as liaison between assigned child development center and elementary schools, family advocates and other community groups.
12. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of child development instruction.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Participate in home visitation activities as required.
2. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in elementary education, early childhood education, child development, family studies, or liberal studies;and

One (1) year of classroom teaching or student teaching practicum experience, preferably in early childhood development.

Compliant Areas or Majors are: Elementary Education or a degree in any other discipline outside of those noted above is considered related when the transcript reflects eighteen (18) passing (C or better) credit hours in (1) Early Childhood Education; (2) Early Childhood Program Administration; (3) Family, Infant Toddler Studies; (4) Child Development; (5) Early Childhood Special Education (6) Early Childhood Multicultural Education.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Possession of a Child Development Associate (CDA) or a New Mexico Child Development Certificate (CDC) within six (6) months from date of hire.
Possession of a valid C.P.R. certificate within six (6) months from date of hire.
Possession of a valid First Aid certificate within six (6) months from date of hire.
Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.Environmental:
Classroom environment; exposure to communicable diseases and noise; visit the homes of program participants.

Physical:
Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time; moderate or light lifting up to 50 (fifty) pounds.