Toddler Teacher

2 months ago

Deming, United States Chicanos Por La Causa Full time
POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the overall health, safety, nurturing and quality of care and education for toddlers; 18-36 months of age enrolled in the program. Will plan, prepare, and develop classroom curriculum; and interact with children in activities to promote social, physical, and cognitive growth appropriate to the children's developmental stages. All activities and interactions will be in conformance with all federal, state and local regulations, standards, policies, procedures and best practices.

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 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.
  • First Aid/CPR Certified and Food Handler's Certification 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 (Preferred): 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 is preferred for this position.

Effective January 3, 2022, all CPLC Employees and all Service Providers, are required to be Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19. Newly hired employees, who are not Fully vaccinated at the time of hire, are expect to begin a vaccination series immediately upon hire. CPLC recognizes medical and religious exemptions to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement, in accordance with applicable law and upon approval by CPLC. However, any person approved for an exemption, without exception, is subject to masking, and other requirements established by CPLC from time to time.