Preschool Substitute Teacher

How You Will Make an Impact

• Provide temporary classroom coverage and supports the implementation of a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for children ages 0-5 in the HELP NM ECD Program.
• Assist with daily routines, classroom activities, transitions, meals, rest time, outdoor play, and active supervision while helping maintain consistency in the absence of regular teaching staff.
• Work as part of the center-based team to support children’s school readiness and overall development, while following all state and federal regulations, including the Head Start Program Performance Standards, the Head Start Act, New Mexico childcare licensing requirements, and HELP NM ECD Policies and Procedures.
• Actively supervise children by sight and sound at all times, maintain health and safety practices, and support safe indoor and outdoor learning environments.

Who You Are

• Conscientious and caring, able to respond quickly in a soothing manner to children’s needs.
• Creative individual who can plan and interact with children in activities to promote motor, language, social, cognitive, perceptual, and emotional growth.
• Effective communicator and can maintain an open, friendly, and cooperative relationship with each child and family.

Minimum Qualifications And Competencies:

• A High School Diploma/GED AND Child Development Associate (CDA) or must be willing to work towards obtaining a CDA within 6 months of hire required.
• Some experience working or volunteering with young children is preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred).
• TB test or Chest X-ray.
• NM ECECD Background Clearance.
• First Aid/CPR Certified or must obtain within first 6 months of employment.
• Applicants must obtain Food Handlers card upon hire.

Additional Information:

• Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• CPLC knows it takes a variety of thought, culture, background, and perspective to create a truly impactful workforce.
• We work for real change and progress in equal opportunity recruitment, hiring, and advancement.

Learn more by visiting https://www.eeoc.gov/poster.