Teacher - Pre-K

$2500 Sign-on Bonus

PAY RANGE: $17.20 - $28.67 Dependent on Education

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.

Qualifications

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

$500 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