What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher - Pre-K position at Presbyterian Medical Services and Careers?
JOB CATEGORY: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION / EARLY HEAD START / HEAD START / PRE-K
POSITION SUMMARY: This position serves in a classroom to provide an appropriate social and emotional environment in order to expand the child's ability to learn and grow. Provides daily supervision and evaluation of classroom staff. Works in a classroom-based setting with typically and atypically developing children. Position may be reassigned to various classrooms/centers as deemed necessary for program operations.
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- AA/AAS, BA/BS or MA/MS in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Multicultural Education, Child Development; OR
- AA/AAS degree with 29 credits in Early Childhood Education and experience teaching preschool age children; OR
- BA/BS degree with 45 credits in Early Childhood Education and experience teaching preschool age children; OR
- Non-related BA/BS degree and has been admitted into the Teach for America program; OR
- Participating in Teach for America summer training for preschool children and receiving ongoing professional development from TFA staff.
- Previous experience working in early childhood with children ages birth through five years preferred.
- Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Navajo preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
- Have or be able to obtain First Aid and BLS/CPR certifications within 30 days of hire. Certifications must meet the requirements listed in the document “BLS / CPR / ACLS & First Aid Training Resources” posted on Staurolite. It is your responsibility to keep your certifications current at all times.
SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires successful completion of an initial post-offer of employment:
- Health exam (and annually thereafter in accordance with PMS Policies).
- TB Test (and upon exposure in accordance with PMS Policies).
In accordance with the New Mexico Administrative Code 8.8.3., this position requires:
- Criminal Background Checks.
BONUSES
$100 EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS
- All bonuses subject to tax withholding and eligibility requirements.
ABOUT PMS
- Founded in 1969, PMS is a non-profit organization with over 1,300 employees providing services at 100 locations in New Mexico.
- Our diverse services include primary care, dental, behavioral health, early childhood education, supportive living, and senior programs.
- We concentrate our resources on meeting the needs of underserved areas of New Mexico.
- We operate the largest network of federally qualified health centers in the state.
- PMS is not affiliated with Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Presbyterian Hospitals or Presbyterian Health Plan.
WHY PMS?
- Mission-driven organization
- Competitive salaries
- Nine paid holidays and generous PTO
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- Free Life & LTD coverage
- Free discretionary pension plan contribution
- Employee recognition and engagement activities
- Robust training program
- Tuition reimbursement
BONUSES
- All bonuses subject to tax withholding and eligibility requirements.
EOE/AA/M/F/SO/Vet/Disability