Early Childhood Teacher

Position Summary Primarily responsible for maintaining positive home/school relations, health and safety, learning and developmental activities, individualization, and positive disciple to the students in their care. Apply skills of the professional educator in the design and development of a high-quality learning environment in order to provide developmentally appropriate learning opportunities for children 6 weeks to 6 years of age. To provide opportunities for parents and the community to develop an understanding of young children’s growth and development in order to become informed decision-makers regarding their child’s educational career. Our philosophy is built on the principles of integrity, fairness, collaboration, communication, and recognition for performance excellence. Meeting all performance standards leads to attracting and retaining a qualified workforce, provides opportunities for qualified team members, and contributes towards the ongoing success of the Pueblo of Sandia today and in the future. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provides high quality, individualized developmentally appropriate, educational programming for children 6 weeks to 6 years of age. Provides daily documentation to families on the care of their children. Uses a variety of tools to document and report children’s academic/cognitive, social, emotional and physical growth, including authentic documentation and assessments tri‑annually. Interacts with parents as partners and holds center conferences on a quarterly basis to facilitate the design of age appropriate developmental and educational goals. Implements a research‑based curriculum model for long term planning, including use of the approved lesson planning process. Implements lessons that support learning in the following domains: logic & reasoning, math, science, social studies, physical development, health, social & emotional development, creative arts, approaches to learning, language development and literacy. Designs developmentally appropriate learning environments as a tool for promoting quality learning experiences. Assists service providers with referrals and documentation in order to identify needed specialized services, including integration of services in the classroom setting. Supports nutrition goals and family style eating model. Participates in planned professional development training opportunities. Ensures that all learning environments meet tribal health and safety codes and that planned activities promote healthy lifestyle choices for children and their families. Provides assistance in all classrooms as needed to support the Early Childhood Program to ensure a high‑quality program environment. Supports all policies and procedures as stated in the DR‑Tribal Administration‑Department of Education‑Child Development Center. Attends trainings for and maintain: Food Handlers Certification, 1st Aid and CPR, and Blood Borne Pathogens certifications. Hours are subject to change with overtime work required. Performs other duties as requested. Supports Tiwa language development by working closely with language staff to integrate the language into the curriculum. Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility for all team members and are expected to report to work based upon the assigned scheduled each day in accordance with the Attendance Policy for Pueblo Sandia. Additional Responsibilities Supports a single or multiple function by providing a professional service often obtained through education, and significant previous work experience in a highly skilled capacity. Holds current licenses, certifications, advanced education degrees, and other stipulated technical expertise as required. Demonstrates advanced knowledge in all aspects of the specialized function and considered a subject matter expert within the peer set. May direct an operation and provide oversight in managing subordinates. Demonstrates the emotional intelligence to work effectively in all situations that may occur. Demonstrates precision and accuracy in completing objectives and managing information. Key Performance Indicators This position has Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) identified as a measurement of success. KPIs will be shared with all team members who work in this job title and feedback will be provided regarding the successful completion of the KPIs as part of the performance review process. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of principles and methods for: a) curriculum development, b) developmentally appropriate teaching strategies, c) differentiating instruction, d) developmentally appropriate assessment and evaluation and e) cultural sensitivity practices. Knowledge of child growth and development stages of children birth through 6 years of age. Effective communication and active listening skills. Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, families, and service providers. Ability to evaluate and analyze problems/situations and develop effective solutions. Willingness to assume responsibility for monitoring/assessing own performance for purpose of individual growth and/or corrective action. Respect for the cultural beliefs, values and traditions of the Pueblo of Sandia. Knowledge of the requirements for safe transportation of young children. Knowledge of the requirements for safe and healthy meals, service preparation, delivery and clean‑up. Qualifications Education and Experience Required: Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education from an accredited college or university. Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education. Two (2) years’ experience in an Early Childhood setting. License/Certifications/Registrations Must be able to successfully pass a Background and Character Investigation in compliance with PL 101.630. First Aid and CPR Certification. Must successfully complete the New Mexico Food Handlers course upon hire. Will require a pre‑employment and random drug screening. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions Physical Requirements: Balancing – Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium. Crawling – Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. Crouching – Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. Feeling – Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. Finger Dexterity – Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling. Grasping – Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. Hearing – Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Kneeling – Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees. Lifting – Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position‑to‑position. Must be able to lift at least 30 lbs. Pulling – Using upper extremities to exert force to draw, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion. Pushing – Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward. Reaching – Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Seeing – The ability to perceive the nature of objects by the eye. Walking – Job requirements include, in the performance of duties, walking throughout the work area, on various work surfaces throughout internal or external locations. Sitting – Particularly for sustained periods of time. Standing – Particularly for sustained periods of time. Stooping – Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Talking – Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Working Conditions Required: Work is performed indoors and outdoors. Outside work is subject to temperature extremes and inclement weather conditions. Attend trainings for and maintain: Food Handlers Certification, 1st Aid and CPR, and Blood Borne Pathogens certifications. Work hours subject to change with overtime work required. Subject to hazards which may cause personal bodily harm; diseases, cuts, bruises, burns, common cold, influenza, dust, odors, bodily fluids, and elevated noise levels. Tasks may be performed on uneven, inclined, hard and soft carpeted floors, cement structures and surfaces. Duties may involve walking, standing for long periods of time, sitting and crouching. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sandia Resort & Casino