Native Language and Culture Kindergarten and Preschool Teacher

Native Language and Culture Kindergarten and Preschool Teacher

Bloomfield NM Bloomfield Early Childhood Center - Bloomfield, New Mexico

Job : 5797308

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 23, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Navajo Language and Culture Kindergarten/ Preschool Teacher. Position is full-time, serving as a classroom teacher in a public charter school. The instruction area will be Navajo Language and Culture in an elementary setting, assigned to grade levels Pre-K to Kindergarten. Teacher will support Navajo Language and culture through teaching and hands‑on activities.

• Prepare yearly instructional maps to meet daily lesson plans covering units of study and objectives, activities and evaluative methods for both group and individual instructional programs.
• Work cooperatively with all teachers to ensure that the Navajo language is supported and practiced in all classrooms.
• Teach students by selecting, developing, adapting and implementing appropriate instructional methods and techniques utilizing resources to provide for academic achievement.
• Evaluate individual and group academic progress through criterion‑referenced tests, periodic standardized tests, oral tests, and/or other relevant evaluative methods.
• Develop and conduct instruction in an environment that promotes opportunities for students to develop rapport, inter‑relationships, self‑discipline and a positive self‑image.
• Maintain control of assigned class(es) and handle discipline independently, except for chronic or extreme behavior problems.
• Supervise assigned students as scheduled throughout the academic day and/or activities in order to provide for the safety, health, and welfare of the students in compliance with school, agency, and NMPED guidelines.

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree with 3 years teaching experience at the elementary level.
• Valid New Mexico teaching licensure with proper endorsement.
• Level II Licensure or 520 License required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must pass a background check for the position.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced and sometimes high‑pressure environment.

• May have to stand and sit for longer periods of time.
• Position requires frequent lifting of up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to be active with 4‑ and 5‑year‑old students.

• Work is performed in a classroom environment with up to 15 students in 5 course periods per day.
• Rich cultural classroom promoting Native American history and culture.

• Jennifer Griffith, Principal
• Bloomfield Early Childhood Center
• Email: jgriffith.nm.us