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Teacher-In-Training
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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
Job Description
$2500 Sign-on Bonus
PAY RATE
$18.18/HOURJOB CATEGORY
EARLYCHILDHOOD EDUCATION / EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT / TRAINING / CLASSROOM POSITION SUMMARY
This position supports candidates who have completed required coursework and training hours applicable to Child Development Associate (CDA) completion or have completed four courses required for the New Mexico Child Development Certificate (NM CDC) and require application or portfolio submission support. This position works closely with the Teacher II or Center Supervisor to provide an appropriate social and emotional environment in order to expand the child's ability to learn and grow. Works in a classroom-based setting with typically and atypically developing children. Position may be reassigned to various classrooms/centers as deemed necessary for program operations.REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma / GED AND All Required subject area education / hours toward a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential- OR Completion of four courses required for the New Mexico Child Development Certificate (NM CDC)
- Previous experience working in early childhood education with children ages birth through three years preferred. Bilingual Spanish or Navajo preferred.
- Child Development Associate (CDA) subject area education / hour requirements: (Ten education hours each for a total of 120 education hours) Planning a safe and healthy learning environment Advancing children's physical and intellectual development Supporting children's social and emotional development Building productive relationships with families Managing an effective program operation Maintaining a commitment to professionalism Observing and recording children's behavior Understanding the principles of child development and learning •New Mexico Child Development Certificate required courses with at least a grade of "C": Child Growth, Development and Learning.