Preschool Teacher

Ideal Candidate:

Primary Responsibilities & Duties:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and talk or hear. Frequently required to walk or stand, reach with hands or arms, climb, crouch, bend, or balance, stoop or kneel. Must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds when picking up children. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision. May occasionally be required to drive a motor vehicle.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Two (2) years in childcare experience.
• Valid NM driver's license with a good driving record.
• Must be able to pass a state enforced background check
• Must have knowledge and experience on the normal range of development of children.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills to converse with children, fellow professional caregivers and parents or guardians.
• Excellent patience and stamina for keeping up with the demands of children of all ages and the program(s) need.
• Advanced multitasking and organizational skills to handle multiple children at a time.

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 45-hour Entry-Level Course preferred or completed within four (4) months after hire date.
• CDC preferred. If a certificate is not applicable, a CDC must be obtained within two (2) years after the hire date.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.

Must pass a state-enforced background check.