Job Description
Teacher,Early Childhood Requisition ID
req31505
Working Title
Teacher,Early Childhood
Position Grade
08
Position Summary
TheChildren's Campus is a NAEYC-accredited center that provides early childhoodservices to the UNM community. The campus currently has 15 classrooms andserves children from 6 weeks to 12 years old.
Thesuccessful Early Childhood Teacher will create and establish an age-appropriateearly childhood classroom, environment, and curriculum that supports thechildren's developmental needs while providing a stimulating and effectivelearning experience. They will supervise, guide, and train lower-gradedteachers to ensure a consistent and cohesive space for children and families.
Teachersat the Children's Campus will work with children of all ages as we have acontinuity of care model that promotes consistency with the teachers andchildren through a 5-year rotating model. Teachers will be assigned to aclassroom and will remain with that group of children until they matriculateinto kindergarten; the teacher will then start a new cohort with infants.Curriculum, assessments, and all required documentation are completed,delegated, and approved by the Early Childhood Teacher. The center andclassrooms follow an annual program calendar, which includes deadlines forobservation cycles, parent engagement events, parent-teacher conferences, andother deadlines relevant to specific age groups.
See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment
- Ability to secure and maintain a valid UNM Driver's License.
- A valid New Mexico Driver's License, or ability to obtain a valid NM Driver's License within six months of hire, is required for this job.
- Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
- Must earn a Bachelor's Degree in early childhood education or related field. 1st course must be started within 6 months of DOH and 1 course completed each year thereafter. (Main Campus employees)
- Must obtain and maintain current adult, child & infant CPR and First Aid Certification. Initial certification must be achieved within 6 weeks of date of hire. (Main Campus employees).
- Must complete the NM 45-hour entry level training course, or equivalent, within 90 days of date of hire. (Main Campus employees)
- Successful candidate must pass a comprehensive post-offer, pre-employment criminal and CYFD fingerprinting background check.
- Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
- If located at the UNM Children's Campus, successful candidate must pass a comprehensive post-offer, pre-employment criminal and New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) fingerprint background check, and a continued successful status will be verified by periodic future background checks.
Minimum Qualifications
Successful completion of at least 60 college-level credit hours; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in:
- Classroom management in an early childhood setting
- Training specific to early childhood
- Supervision, guidance, and mentorship of support teaching staff
- Managing and training support staff
- Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing
- Experience with reflective practice
- Experience with NAEYC accreditation criteria
- Experience with ECECD Childcare Licensing Regulations
Additional Requirements
Applicant will be required to complete an Early Childhood Education and Care Department background check including fingerprinting
Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department
UNM Childrens Campus Administration (234B)
Employment Type
Staff
Staff Type
Term - Full-Time
Term End Date
06/30/2025
Status
Exempt
Pay
Monthly: $3,014.27 - $3,877.47
Benefits Eligible
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.
ERB Statement
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check Required
Yes
For Best Consideration Date
11/11/2024
Eligible for Remote Work
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
Application Instructions
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please attach an updated resume and cover letter
Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details. The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit Refer to for a definition of Regular Staff. University of New Mexico
Job Tags
Full time,