Head Teacher

JOB Supervise, assign, review and participate in the work of staff responsible for the implementation and performance of early childhood development and teaching activities; develop and implement lesson plans for children; ensure work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures and perform the more technical and complex tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.
This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.
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EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education; andTwo (2) years of classroom teaching or student teaching practicum experience in an early childhood growth and development setting.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
Possession of a Child Development Associate (CDA) or a New Mexico Child Development Certificate (CDC).
Possession of a valid C.
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certificate within six (6) months from date of hire.
Possession of a valid First Aid certificate within six (6) months from date of hire.
Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Supervise, organize, and review the work of lower level staffSelect, supervise, train and evaluate staffIndependently perform the most difficult child development teaching activitiesConduct parent conferences and communicate individual child progressMaintain and update accurate and detailed recordsEnsure the general maintenance and cleanliness of assigned child development centerRespond to requests and inquiries from the general publicInterpret and explain City policies and proceduresPrepare and submit clear and concise reportsCommunicate clearly and conciselyEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including City officials and the general publicPerform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation