Pre-K Lead Teacher

Compensation & Employment

Compensation: $34,726 (9-month work period)

Compensation Type:
Exempt

Employment Type:

Regular

Grade: E01

This position is primarily responsible for the well-being of the group of children in an assigned classroom. This position is also responsible for supervising college students to meet the CFDC mission of being a model lab school and providing high-quality childcare and education experiences for SJC Families.

• Supervises and coordinates assigned classrooms, including the work of Instructional Associates; coordinates curriculum planning and execution; coordinates documentation of classroom activities and student progress.
• Mentors, coaches, and models best teaching practices for staff and students.
• Mentors and evaluates the work of practicum students.
• Gathers, compiles and reviews portfolio samples to assess student progress within New Mexico Curriculum guidelines.
• Communicates and meets with parents of Center students.
• Participates in Child Assistance Team meetings.
• Refers students to external service providers as appropriate.
• Plans and executes regular meeting with assigned staff to ensure consistence flow of curriculum standards in the classroom.
• Coordinates emergency drills and practices; inspects emergency kits.
• Supervises assigned work study students.
• Participates in classes, workshops, online classes, conferences and symposia.
• Performs related duties.

• Knowledge of current early childhood education methodologies and pedagogies.
• Knowledge of early childhood education principles and practices.
• Knowledge of curriculum development principles.
• Knowledge of effective teaching strategies.
• Knowledge of program and learner assessment principles.
• Knowledge of college policies and procedures.

• Skill in the delegation of responsibility and authority.
• Skill in the operation of computers and job related software programs.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in working effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

The Director – Childhood and Family Development Center assigns work in terms of very general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the final results.

Guidelines include New Mexico Child Care Licensing Regulations, National Association for the Education of Young Children Accreditation Standard and Criteria, staff and parent handbooks, and college and program policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

The work consists of varied supervisory and instructional duties. The variety of tasks to be managed contributes to the complexity of the position. The purpose of this position is to supervise and participate in the teaching of students at the Childhood and Family Development Center. Success in this position results in the efficient and effective provision of programming to students and compliance with state, federal and accrediting standards.

Contacts are typically with co-workers, other college personnel, faculty, staff, students, parents, volunteers, and members of the general public. Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, to resolve problems, to provide services, or to motivate or influence persons.

The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending or crouching. The employee frequently lifts light and occasionally heavy objects. The work is typically performed in a classroom and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to contagious or infectious diseases. Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.

This position has direct supervision over assigned personnel.

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a…