Adheres to NM PreK Program Standards to provide a high quality PreK learning experience for four-year-olds and family engagement activities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Incumbent must achieve the following outcomes with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Develops and regularly modifies classroom learning environment to meet the developmental needs of young children for engaged learning opportunities.
• Creates and implements an integrated curriculum that addresses the learning needs of four-year-old children across all developmental domains (Social/Emotional, Language, Motor, Cognition).
• Implements state required documents and processes for home visits, student portfolio assessment documentation and data reporting, lesson plans, and family-teacher conference summary sheet.
• Conducts developmental screening on all PreK children and provides parent education on the developmental milestones of young children.
• Plans and implements activities with parents to strengthen their role in their child's education.
• Establishes communication with early chilhood community-based programs, other early childhood district-based programs and with kindergarten teachers.
• Exhibits strong organizational skills in keeping student data and anecdotal records on students' learning progress.
• Participates in mandatory NM PreK professional development opportunities and District early childhood professional development events.
• Articulates the NM PreK program philosophies, procedures and early learning outcomes as necessary.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:
Preferences:

• Early Childhood license
• Reading, Bilingual endorsements
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Flexibility, organization, decision-making and problem solving skills.
• Interpersonal skills with diverse populations in-person and on the telephone.
• Knowledge of APS community, computer system, financial and legal requirements.
• Ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects and coordinate the work of others.
• Ability to speak, read and write a language other than English, preferably Spanish.
• Knowledge of district policies on immunization, medication, first aid, emergencies and child abuse/neglect.
• Five years of teaching experience preferred in early childhood education and working with parents.

REQUIREMENTS:
Requires:

• Bachelors Degree
• Current New Mexico teaching certificate in early childhood, Birth - 3rd grade .

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Contact: Stephanie Nieto at / stephanie.nieto@aps.edu
APPLY TO:
APPLY ONLINE: WWW.APS.EDU, APS Jobs, Certified Application.

In addition to providing supporting documents to meet the position requirements, you must also submit an updated cover letter & resume.
ADDITIONAL INFO:
SALARY: Schedule A
DAYS: 190
HOURS:
START DATE: 08/01/2024
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