Teacher Preschool Chamisa

Job Description

The 3Y Preschool Teacher will prepare children for elementary school by developing their vocabulary, social skills, and behavior.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

• Structures a developmentally appropriate educational experience in the classroom using methods such as storytelling, games, and activities.
• Teach students to follow rules and procedures in the classroom and school.
• Monitors students’ progress throughout the year and evaluates preparedness for kindergarten.
• Communicates all progress and concerns with tact and professionalism to parents and the director.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with parents.
• Enforces safety and security standards for children, staff, and visitors.
• Maintains required paperwork for individual student files, attendance and incident reports, and other necessary records.
• Maintains knowledge of research, developments, and best practices in early childhood education.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Extensive knowledge of early childhood development principles and developmentally appropriate educational practices.
• Enthusiastic personality that will engage preschool children.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with adults and children.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with teachers, support staff, parents, and students in a positive and constructive way.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to plan, manage, and evaluate curriculum.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software as required for recordkeeping and documentation.

• An Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Development required; a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education is preferred.
• Previous experience as a teacher or a teacher’s assistant is preferred.
• Current NM Teaching Certificate for the specified field.

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout the classroom.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to sit and stand on the floor throughout the day, and bend, kneel, or squat to be at eye level with children.

Full-Time

Classroom Teacher >
Preschool

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Chamisa Elementary, White Rock, New Mexico