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Children in Need of Services

Pre-K Teacher

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What they do

A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.

$34,705 / year median in New Mexico

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

Build a brighter future for all children Teaching is more than a job. It's an opportunity to foster curiosity, creativity and compassion in children-all while helping them develop a lifelong love of learning. As a preschool teacher at Children In Need of Services, you'll create a fun, safe environment with a daily schedule designed to develop children's confidence and independence. You'll help guide these little ones through small group instruction as they grow their ability to absorb new content and understand increasingly complex information. (A teaching degree is not required to teach PreK but it is require for PreK Teachers to be enrolled in college part time by January towards an Early Childhood Degree through a scholarship provided to Early Childhood Educators in NM. Also, we provide extensive on the job training) Make a difference children's lives every day
  • Spend your days building genuine relationships and connections with each child. Being the difference maker in each of their lives.
  • Help children learn about language and literacy, science, life skills, and more.
  • Work with your co-teacher to implement the lesson plans from which you will create through observation of the children in your classroom.
  • Maintain a well-kept classroom that is safe, while encouraging children to create, explore and make decisions with confidence.
  • Discover how each child best learns, as you teach them about the world around them.
Get everything you need to give children everything they need At Children In Need of Services, you bring the passion, and we'll give you all the tools and training to be successful. Child centered, values-oriented educational experiences, to provide clear daily plans so you can focus your time in the classroom on forming connections with the children-and spend your time outside of school focused on yourself. Classrooms come fully stocked with everything you need, and our supportive Leadership Team works every day to create a safe, healthy environment and a culture where all children and team members can thrive. And if that's not enough, just wait until you help a child learn something new and see their face light up with excitement. Let's build a brighter future together!!
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$18.50 - $28.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift Some nights/weekends( Special events) Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate:
Alamogordo, NM:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
License/Certification:
CPR Certification (Preferred) Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$18.50 - $26.50 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
License/Certification:
Child Development Teacher Permit (Preferred) CPR Certification (Preferred) Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person