Early Childhood Educator - Pre-K Teacher
Overview:
We are seeking a highly qualified and dedicated Early Childhood Educator - Pre-K Teacher to provide a high-quality learning experience for four-year-olds and engage with families in our Pre-K program.
Responsibilities:
Develop and regularly modify the classroom learning environment to meet the developmental needs of young children for engaged learning opportunities.
- Create and implement an integrated curriculum that addresses the learning needs of four-year-old children across all developmental domains (Social/Emotional, Language, Motor, Cognition).
- Implement state required documents and processes for home visits, student portfolio assessment documentation and data reporting, lesson plans, and family-teacher conference summary sheet.
- Conduct developmental screening on all PreK children and provide parent education on the developmental milestones of young children.
- Plan and implement activities with parents to strengthen their role in their child's education.
- Establish communication with early childhood community-based programs, other early childhood district-based programs, and with kindergarten teachers.
- Exhibit strong organizational skills in keeping student data and anecdotal records on students' learning progress.
- Participate in mandatory NM PreK professional development opportunities and District early childhood professional development events.
- Articulate the NM PreK program philosophies, procedures, and early learning outcomes as necessary.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field Valid NM Teacher's license appropriate to teaching assignment (250 Birth - 3rd Grade, 251 Birth - PreK, or 252 PreK - 3rd Grade) Five years of teaching experience preferred in early childhood education and working with parents *Benefits:** Competitive salary: Schedule A 190 days of work per year Opportunities for professional development and growth Flexible hours and schedule Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as retirement and leave options Apply Job!