TEACHER:

PRE-K

JOB STATUS:

OPEN

POSTING NUMBER:

00070291

SCHOOL YEAR:

2026-2027

CALENDAR:

Traditional

POSTING NUMBER

00070291

LOCATION:

203:

DENNIS CHAVEZ 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