Child Development Center Lead Teacher

Eastern New Mexico University
Depends on Qualifications
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, 403(b), retirement plan
United States, New Mexico, Portales
Dec 12, 2024
Position Overview Position Summary: Under limited direction, assist in coordinating activities to enrich and enhance each child's cognitive, social, emotional, physical and creative development in a laboratory setting. Model best practices while supporting lab experiences for university students and faculty. Reporting to Center Director, the lead teacher is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and quality of education for all children within the Center's care. Under the direction of the Director, the lead teacher and Master Teacher collaborate to ensure that curriculum and classroom activities are properly delivered, and that the needs of the students and the goals of the center are met appropriately. Requirements Duties and Responsibilities: Collaborate with other teachers at the CDC to ensure adherence to quality standards in accordance with Center guidelines, state and local requirements and national accreditation; implement improvements Maintain communication with families and community through appropriate outreach activities Abide by CDC and ENMU policies and procedures, child care licensing and quality standards, teacher licensure requirements and standards, and NAEYC's Code of Ethical Conduct Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement Fulfill all record-keeping responsibilities for the Center Development and maintain NAYEC Classroom Portfolio as required Attend planned staff meetings, Center events, and parent/guardian meetings Provide a stimulating, safe, and engaging environment for children and students to explore and learn Model best practices for children, students, peers, and families Develop, implement, and maintain daily lesson plans and binder Develop and complete child portfolios and review with parents each semester Perform other duties as assigned Minimum Job Requirements: A bachelor's degree in child development, early childhood education, special education or related field and a minimum of one year of experience directly related to the duties specified is required. The position requires clearance of a criminal records check and a current first aid/CPR certification (or completed within 60 days of hire). The position requires annual training per licensing. Teaching license preferred, but not required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of child development and the ability to relate to young children Strong verbal and written communication and listening skills with all ages Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills Ability to work with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community Ability to be prompt, reliable and professional Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures Ability to respond appropriately in an emergency situation Working Conditions Physical Demand and Working Conditions: Work is performed both inside and outside under conditions involving noise and constant activity with small children Work is sedentary in nature that at times requires exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. May be exposed to blood borne pathogens Essential Functions: [As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, job knowledge, skills, and abilities, physical demands and working conditions. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.] Additional Information Application Review Date: Open until filled Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check. Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link on the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application: Required Documents: Please ensure that you attach all required documents even if you have applied for other positions at ENMU as the committee does not have access to those records. 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If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the office of human resources at (575) 562-2115. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs, activities, employment and admission, and the University is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. Part 106 not to discriminate in such a manner. For more information regarding Title IX please click https://www.enmu.edu/about/public-documents/title-ix/coordinator . New Mexico is an open records state, therefore ENMU complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Requests for records should be sent to planning.analysis@enmu.edu . For any other inquires please contact Human Resources at (575) 562-2115 or e-mail ENMU.HRrecruiter@enmu.edu