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Compensation: Teacher I - $45,859.84 annual salary Teacher II - $50,445.82 annual salary Teacher III - $59,617.79 annual salary Teacher IV - $64,203.78 annual salary Compensation Type: Salary Employment Type: Regular FLSA: Exempt Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Position Summary Plans, supervises and implements a daily program of the SFCC Kids Campus for young children. Coach practicum students and apprenticeships in the Early Childhood Education program in collaboration with the Program Director, APRENDE Early Childhood Teacher Apprenticeship Program Manager, and Early Childhood Education Faculty. Must be committed to serving a diverse college community. Actively participates in and contributes to continuous quality improvement. Duties & Responsibilities Organizes the indoor and outdoor environment and participates in the selection of materials in all content development areas to stimulate and sustain exploration, experimentation, discovery and conceptual learning to achieve desired outcomes both indoors and outdoors. Incorporates content, concepts, and activities that foster social, emotional, physical, language and cognitive development. Creates a positive emotional climate in the classroom that fosters children’s emotional well-being and demonstrates respect for each child. Establishes and maintains regular communication (verbal and written) with families regarding children’s activities, developmental milestones, shared care-giving issues, and other information that affects children’s well-being and development. Plans and participates in home visits; parent-teacher conferences and monthly family events. Executes assessment methods to assist in the identification of children’s needs and interests and to improve curriculum, the learning environment, and teaching practice to support learning outcomes. Coach practicum and apprenticeships students according to guidelines from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), APRENDE Early Childhood Teacher Apprenticeship Program, and SFCC’s Early Childhood Associates Program. Opens and closes the classroom at the end of the day in accordance with set procedures. Attends training and completes coursework based on specific needs of the center as well as accreditation requirements. Must demonstrate on-going strong leadership skills, including modeling best practices in early childhood education; providing guidance and support to Teacher Assistants, Practicum Students, Apprenticeships, and peers; taking initiative in classroom planning, supervision, and problem-solving; maintaining clear and professional communication with families and administration; and contributing to a collaborative, accountable team culture in alignment with NAEYC, CACFP, and ECECD standards. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of early childhood education principles. Knowledge of child growth and developmentally appropriate practices. Knowledge of regulations associated with the prevention of occupational disease and injury. Knowledge of proper hand washing and infection control techniques. Knowledge of curriculum development principles. Knowledge of early childhood instruction principles. Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs. Knowledge of state and accrediting agency requirements. Skill in the development of curriculum. Skill in classroom instruction. Skill in the articulation of information to parents. Skill in decision making and problem solving. Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public. Skill in oral and written communication. Ability to develop and implement quality early childhood development to parents. Minimum Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications by Teacher Level: TEACHER I High School Diploma or equivalent 29 Early Childhood Credits (equivalent to NM Professional Certificate) 1 year of experience in an early childhood setting TEACHER II Associate’s degree in Early Childhood or closely related field Two (2) years of experience in an early childhood setting TEACHER III Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Three (3) years experience in an early childhood setting OR Unrelated Bachelor's degree Early Childhood Teaching License Three (3) years experience in an early childhood setting OR Unrelated Bachelor's degree + AA in Early Childhood Three (3) years experience in an early childhood setting TEACHER IV Master’s degree in Early Childhood or a closely related degree Three (3) years experience in an early childhood setting OR Unrelated Master’s degree + Early Childhood Teaching License Three (3) years experience in an early childhood setting OR Unrelated Master’s degree + AA in Early Childhood Three (3) years of experience in an early childhood setting Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual (English/Spanish). Conditions of Employment: Required to successfully pass all required background checks, including those conducted by ECECD and Santa Fe Community College prior to employment and periodically thereafter in accordance with regulatory and institutional requirements. Must possess and maintain current Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Pediatric First Aid certifications. New hires are required to obtain both certifications and any required ECECD trainings within ninety (90) days of hire and renew them on or before their expiration date. May be reassigned to other classrooms or age groups on a temporary or permanent basis, based on program needs and staffing requirements. Teacher Educational Progress Requirement: Teachers are required to be actively enrolled and taking a minimum of 3 credit hours toward their AA in Early Childhood each semester (Fall, Spring, and Summer) to remain in compliance with program and accreditation expectations. For PreK Classrooms: Teachers are required to be actively enrolled and taking a minimum of 6 credit hours toward their BA in Early Childhood each semester (Fall, Spring, and Summer) to remain in compliance with the ECECD NM PreK and accreditation expectations. Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Work is performed in classroom and outdoor settings. Frequently lifts up to 30 lbs. and occasionally 40-50 lbs. Work requires the ability to use the sense of smell to detect safety and hygiene concerns such as spoiled food, soiled diapers or clothing, sanitation issues, smoke, or other environmental hazards. Occasional climbing. Regularly exposed to noise. Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne pathogens and contagious or infectious diseases. The work requires the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including but not limited to gloves, masks, and other protective devices as required. Schedule Designation: Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. This role will be required to work on-site at Santa Fe Community College. Instructions to Applicants: Please add the following documents to your application in the "Resume Drop Box" section of your application (check all that apply) Resume Certificates/Licenses, if applicable Unofficial Transcripts, if applicable Additional Comments to Applicants: Applications are disqualified in the first level of review if they do not meet all Minimum Qualifications listed in this job posting. (Years of experience are calculated based upon numbers of hours worked per week. Example: 2 years of experience working 20 hours per week equals 1 year of experience.) Relevant experience pertains to Minimum Qualifications, Job Summary/Basic Function, and Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities described in this job posting. ASSUMPTIONS ARE NOT MADE at any level of SFCC’s Hiring Process if information presented in the application material does not clearly address the Minimum Qualifications, Job Summary/Basic Function, and Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. Number of pages of application material will not negatively/positively affect your application, however, LACK OF DETAIL may. EEO Statement: As an EEO employer, Santa Fe Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Santa Fe Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. ADA Statement: The SFCC is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), SFCC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes. SFCC Recruiting Statement: Santa Fe Community College is a Hispanic-serving institution, which neighbors the eight northern Indian pueblos in Northern New Mexico. We are committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified and diverse faculty and staff. SFCC strives to make our campus a place where all individuals feel welcome, nurtured, and valued. At the heart of SFCC’s mission – Empower Students, Strengthen Community. Empoderar a los Estudiantes, Fortalecer a la Comunidad – is a commitment that higher education and opportunity should be open to everyone. SFCC fosters a welcoming environment and a climate of inclusivity for students, faculty, and staff. Join the SFCC team in working to empower students and strengthen community! For additional jobs apply at https://jobs.sfcc.edu For more than 35 years, Santa Fe Community College has been the gateway to success for individuals and the community by providing affordable, high-quality educational programs that serve the social, cultural, technological and economic needs of a diverse community. SFCC is designated a Best for Vets and a Military Friendly school. The college serves more than 13,000 students per year in its credit, noncredit and adult programs. For further information, call 505-428-1000. Follow us: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn. Our Mission and Strategic Plan Empower Students, Strengthen Community. Empoderar a los estudiantes, fortalecer a la comunidad. SFCC values the strengths and contributions across all backgrounds, cultures, and identities and commits to examining and addressing systemic biases to deliver respect, equity, and access for all. SFCC valora la fortaleza y contribuciones por parte de todos los orígenes, culturas e identidades y se compromete a examinar y abordar prejuicios sistémicos para brindar respeto, equidad y acceso a todos.