Head Teacher M13 (Hiring Incentive $1500)

Salary : $44,948.80 - $49,587.20 Annually

Location : Albuquerque, NM

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 2500609

Department : Family & Community Services

Division : FC-CABQ Hawthorne CDC-23600

Opening Date : 11 / 08 / 2024

Closing Date : 2 / 27 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Mountain

Bargaining Unit : MP

Position Summary

Supervise, assign, review and participate in the work of staff responsible for the implementation and performance of early childhood development and teaching activities; develop and implement lesson plans for children; ensure work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures and perform the more technical and complex tasks relative to assigned area 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.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education; and

Two (2) years of classroom teaching or student teaching practicum experience in an early childhood growth and development setting.

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).

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.

Preferred Knowledge

• Operations, services and activities of an effective child development and teaching program

Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation

Methods and techniques of lesson plan development and instruction

Theories and practices of early childhood development

Principles and procedures of record keeping

Principles and procedures of safety as related to child development activities

Pertinent Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations

Preferred Skills & Abilities

Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff

Independently perform the most difficult child development teaching activities

Conduct parent conferences and communicate individual child progress

Maintain and update accurate and detailed records

Ensure the general maintenance and cleanliness of assigned child development center

Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public

Interpret and explain City policies and procedures

Prepare and submit clear and concise reports

Communicate clearly and concisely

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including City officials and the general public

Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

City of Albuquerque Employee Benefits

The City is committed to providing employees one of the most comprehensive and reasonably priced benefit packages available in New Mexico. We hope that you will find the coverage offered provides you with the choices and options necessary to keep you and your family healthy and well.

The City offers regular, full-time and part-time employees the option of participating in a variety of group insurance plans. Both Regular and Temporary (non-seasonal) employees participate in the state's retirement system.

Additional Benefit information is available by clicking on the links below.

Select the highest level of successfully completed related education as identified by the minimum requirements (if applicable, attach supporting degree or transcripts).

Select the number of years of work experience you possess which relates to the minimum requirements, if applicable, add verifiable time in a temporary upgrade status and / or volunteer experience when selecting number of years.

Do you possess a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or have the ability to obtain by date of hire (attach a copy of your Driver's License)?

Are you bilingual in English / Spanish?

Do you possess a valid Child Development Associate (CDA) or a New Mexico Child Development Certificate (CDC)?

Required Question

Salary : $44,949 - $49,587