Lead Teacher

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for meeting and maintaining all federal, state, and agency program standards and the overall management of the center assigned to. Responsible for the overall health, safety, quality of care & education for children, record-keeping, and reporting. Will supervise, mentor, assist, and train center staff accordingly. Has the primary responsibility for classroom observation including planning, carrying out activities, maintaining the classroom environment, supervising children; conducting parent/teacher conferences and home visits; and supervises classroom volunteers. Overall spends 60% of time in the classroom and the other 40% outside of the classroom working either on teacher related tasks or center management tasks.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

• High School or GED
• Associates or bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field or Minimum of Child Development Associate (CDA) or New Mexico Child Development Certificate or National Administrator’s Credential (NAC) or willing to work towards requirements within a specific timeframe identified by the program.
• Minimum of 1-2-years’ experience working with young children in an early childhood setting or a public-school setting at a grade level no higher than elementary school with some knowledge and experience in management of space and supervision.
• First Aid/CPR Certified or willing to obtain within the first 6-months of employment is required.
• Health Determination/TB Skin Test and Fingerprint Background Check prior to employment.
• Bilingual ability (Spanish/English) is preferred

Driver’s License/Proof of Insurance: This position requires to maintain a current New Mexico driver’s license, an insurable driving record, and provide proof of current liability insurance meeting or exceeding State-required minimum coverages.