teacher: pre-k

JOB STATUS: OPEN

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CALENDAR: Traditional

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LOCATION: 230:GOVERNOR BENT ES

POSITION TITLE: TEACHER: PRE-K

Job Description
Adheres to NM PreK Program Standards to provide a high quality PreK learning experience for four-year-olds and family engagement activities.

Essential Functions
Incumbent must achieve the following outcomes with or without reasonable accommodation

• Develops and regularly modifies classroom learning environment to meet the developmental needs of young children for engaged learning opportunities.
• Creates and implements an integrated curriculum that addresses the learning needs of four-year-old children across all developmental domains (Social/Emotional, Language, Motor, Cognition).
• Implements state required documents and processes for home visits, student portfolio assessment documentation and data reporting, lesson plans, and family-teacher conference summary sheet.
• Conducts developmental screening on all PreK children and provides parent education on the developmental milestones of young children.
• Plans and implements activities with parents to strengthen their role in their child's education.
• Establishes communication with early chilhood community-based programs, other early childhood district-based programs and with kindergarten teachers.
• Exhibits strong organizational skills in keeping student data and anecdotal records on students' learning progress.
• Participates in mandatory NM PreK professional development opportunities and District early childhood professional development events.
• Articulates the NM PreK program philosophies, procedures and early learning outcomes as necessary.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Experience
Preferences

• Early Childhood license
• Reading, Bilingual endorsements
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Flexibility, organization, decision-making and problem solving skills.
• Interpersonal skills with diverse populations in-person and on the telephone.
• Knowledge of APS community, computer system, financial and legal requirements.
• Ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects and coordinate the work of others.
• Ability to speak, read and write a language other than English, preferably Spanish.
• Knowledge of district policies on immunization, medication, first aid, emergencies and child abuse/neglect.
• Five years of teaching experience preferred in early childhood education and working with parents.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field
• Valid NM Teacher's license appropriate to teaching assignment
• 250 Birth - 3rd Grade
• 251 Birth - PreK
• 252 PreK - 3rd Grade

CONTACT INFORMATION

Contact: Laura Chiang at /

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In addition to providing supporting documents to meet the position requirements, you must also submit an updated cover letter & resume.

Additional Info
SALARY: Schedule A

DAYS: 190

HOURS

START DATE: 1/5/26