Preschool Teacher

40 Hours a week - 15 weeks every year – School Year begins mid June with staff training and ends mid-September-Staff come back the following school year to their positions.
Paid Holidays
 

This position serves as the lead worker in a classroom of Head Start children by planning, implementing, and supervising all classroom activities. This position works with typically developing children and children with disabilities. Because this position is one part of a large system of services provided to children and families, this position also serves as a social service referral person and shares responsibility for parent involvement in the program.. The position may be reassigned to various classrooms/centers as deemed necessary for program operations. The position may serve as “site director” for child care licensing purposes.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Program Development
Preschool Program Implementation
Record keeping
Parent Involvement and Community Relations
Child and Adult Care Food Program
Supervision
PERFORMS OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
*An associate degree in a field related to Early Childhood Education and coursework* equivalent to a major relating to Early Childhood Education *Coursework: No less than 15 semester credits for the associates degree or 30 semester credits for the bachelors degree in courses that focus specifically on child development, early childhood education and curriculum. At least 500 clock hours of experience in an early childhood setting teaching preschool-age children.
*A baccalaureate or advanced degree in any field and coursework* equivalent to a major relating to Early Childhood Education with at least 500 clock hours of experience in an early childhood setting teaching preschool-age children; *Coursework: No less than 15 semester credits for the associates degree or 30 semester credits for the bachelors degree in courses that focus specifically on child development, early childhood education and curriculum.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Occasional need to provide gentle physical restraint to children.
Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds.
Some exposure to communicable diseases.
Noise level in work environment may be moderate to loud.
Work is typically performed in a classroom setting and some office work required.
Some evenings and weekend work may occasionally be required for events such as home visits, parent-teacher conferences, Parent Committee meetings, social and community events.

CDI Head start is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer All positions are open until filled.
 

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $2,368.14 - $2,842.22 per month

Experience:

• Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Preferred)

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Work authorization:

• United States (Required)

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Work from home

Pay Frequency:

• Bi weekly or Twice monthly

This Job Is:

• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
• A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
• A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education
• A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends
• Day shift

Company's website:

• https://www.cdiheadstart.org/jobs/jobs.aspx?prgid=314&prgname=Wntrgrden/Panhandle/NM/NV

Work Remotely:

• No

All applications must be signed and completely filled out to be considered for employment.
 

Cut and paste the link below in to your browser to complete an online application.
 

https://www.cdiheadstart.org/jobs/jobs.aspx?prgid=314&prgname=Wintergarden/Panhandle/NM/NV
 

Positions are open until filled. CDI offers a great benefits package. Health and dental insurance offer available upon first day of employment.

CDI Head Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All positions are open until filled.