Associate Teacher, Child and Family Development Center

MAJOR DUTIES

• Develops and implements a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Develops and maintains a healthy, safe and developmentally appropriate learning environment.
• Assists in the supervision and assessment of practicum students, student employees, and service learning students.
• Prepares, schedules and participates in parent/teacher conferences.
• Gathers, compiles and reviews portfolio samples to assess student progress within New Mexico Early Learning Guidelines.
• Models best teaching practices for students.
• Participates in Child Assistance Team meetings.
• Communicates and meets with parents of Center students.
• Refers students to external service providers as appropriate.
• Attends required training to maintain state certification standards.
• Performs related duties.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of current early childhood education methodologies and pedagogies.
• Knowledge of early childhood education principles and practices.
• Knowledge of curriculum development principles.
• Knowledge of effective teaching strategies.
• Knowledge of learner assessment principles.
• Knowledge of college policies and procedures.
• Skill in the operation of computers and job related software programs.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in working effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Lead Teacher assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include New Mexico Child Care Licensing Regulations, National Association for the Education of Young Children Accreditation Standard and Criteria, staff and parent handbooks, and college and program policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

• The work consists of related instructional and child care duties. The unique needs of each student contribute to the complexity of the position.
• The purpose of this position is to participate in the teaching and care of students at the Child and Family Development Center. Success in this position results in the efficient and effective provision of programming to students and compliance with state, federal and accrediting standards.

CONTACTS

• Contacts are typically with co-workers, other college personnel, faculty, staff, students, parents, volunteers, and members of the general public.
• Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, to resolve problems, to provide services, or to motivate or influence persons.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending or crouching. The employee frequently lifts light and occasionally heavy objects.
• The work is typically performed in a classroom and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to contagious or infectious diseases. Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

This position may supervise assigned student workers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• An associate degree in early childhood education or related fields, such as child development, psychology, sociology, or education or 5 years' experience in an Early Childhood Education Program.
• A criminal background check is required. The employee must be in a state of physical and emotional health suitable for participation in an early education program.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/ internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

The following REQUIRED documents must be submitted with application in order to be considered. Upload all required documents under the Application Questions 2 section for "Additional Documents Required".

• Cover Letter (Required)
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume (Required)
• List of 3 Supervisor References. (Required)
• Unofficial Transcripts with qualifying degree conferred. (Required)
• Letters of Recommendation (Optional)

This position will remain open until filled with the first review of applications occurring on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.

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