Lead Preschool Teacher at Chicanos Por La Causa – Columbus, New Mexico

Lead with purpose in a classroom where curiosity grows.

Help New Mexico (HELPNM) was created in 1965 by the interdenominational New Mexico Council of Churches to support education in their community. Today, their legacy and impact carry on through HELPNM’s work as a fully-owned subsidiary of CPLC. The Office of Learning and Academic Opportunity (OLAO) provides services to children and families from birth to eight years of age. Our priority is to provide general services related to families in the areas of education, health and social/behavioral development. OLAO also provides an intentional, coordinated approach to strengthening the family unit and combines programming for children and adults in order to build strong and stable families.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT IN THIS ROLE?

• You will be responsible for meeting and maintaining all federal, state, and agency program standards and the overall management of the center assigned to.
• You will be responsible for the overall health, safety, quality of care & education for children, record-keeping, and reporting.
• You will supervise, mentor, assist, and train center staff accordingly.
• You will have primary responsibility for classroom observation including planning, carrying out activities, maintaining the classroom environment, supervising children; conducting parent/teacher conferences and home visits; and supervises classroom volunteers.
• Overall you will spend 60% of time in the classroom and the other 40% outside of the classroom working either on teacher related tasks or center management tasks.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

• High School or GED
• Associates or bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field or Minimum of Child Development Associate (CDA) or New Mexico Child Development Certificate or National Administrator’s Credential (NAC) or willing to work towards requirements within a specific timeframe identified by the program.
• Minimum of 1-2-years’ experience working with young children in an early childhood setting or a public-school setting at a grade level no higher than elementary school with some knowledge and experience in management of space and supervision.
• First Aid/CPR Certified or willing to obtain within the first 6-months of employment is required.
• Health Determination/TB Skin Test and Fingerprint Background Check prior to employment.
• Bilingual ability (Spanish/English) is preferred

Driver’s License/Proof of Insurance: This position requires to maintain a current New Mexico driver’s license, an insurable driving record, and provide proof of current liability insurance meeting or exceeding State-required minimum coverages.

We recognize that our success is driven by great talent, and that's why we provide a comprehensive and competitive suite of benefits to serve you and your family.

Full-time employee’s benefits below:

• Generous Paid Holiday
• Employee Recognition Program
• Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Days
• Free Preventative Services & Wellness Rewards
• Medical, Dental, and Vision for Spouse/Domestic Partner & Children to age 26
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
• Life + Disability options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telemedicine & Concierge Services
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pet Care, Life Mart Purchase Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying degrees
• Mileage & Cell Reimbursement for qualifying roles
• Identity Theft Protection& Voluntary Benefits

If you believe early childhood education changes everything, this is your place to lead.

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

CPLC knows it takes variety of thought, culture, background, and perspective to create a truly impactful workforce. As CPLC grows, we are seeking talented employees with varying backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our innovation and creativity. CPLC commits to a continued focus on fair and just hiring, training, promotional practices, and policies. We work for real change and progress in equal opportunity recruitment, hiring, and advancement. Learn more by visiting https://www.eeoc.gov/poster

California Residents: Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc and its subsidiaries will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act webpage.