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Position Summary

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist lead teachers in daily classroom activities, including preparing materials, and implementing lesson plans.

• Provide coverage in various classrooms as needed, adapting quickly to different age groups and teaching styles.

• Ensure a safe and nurturing environment by supervising children during activities, meals, and rest periods.

• Support the emotional and social development of children by encouraging positive interactions and modeling appropriate behavior.

• Assist with maintaining a clean and organized classroom environment. Maintains sanitation and daily cleaning procedures; Sanitizes toys, classroom furniture and surfaces

• Communicate effectively with children, parents, and staff to foster a collaborative and supportive educational atmosphere.

• Participate in staff meetings and training sessions as required.

• Changes children's diapers.

• Prepares children for outdoor playtime; helps with clothing such as coats, hats, etc. and applies sunscreen.

• Supervises children on playground.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and understanding of early childhood development stages and appropriate practices to support physical, cognitive, emotional, and social growth.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with children, parents, and team members.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive work environment.

• Problem-Solving Skills: Quick thinking and problem-solving abilities to manage challenges that may arise in the classroom.

• Observation Skills: Keen observation skills to monitor children's progress and well-being, identifying any potential concerns.

• Patience and Compassion: High levels of patience, empathy, and understanding when working with young children and supporting their individual needs.

• Ability to assist in maintaining a structured, positive, and safe classroom environment.

• Flexibility to move between classrooms, quickly adapt to new routines, and respond to varying needs of children and staff.

• Must have the ability to move quickly between classrooms and respond to children's needs with speed and agility.

• The ability to handle stress associated with managing groups of young children and maintaining a calm, positive demeanor in challenging situations.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• The role requires a high level of physical activity, including standing for extended periods, walking, bending, kneeling, and lifting children and classroom materials (up to 30 pounds).

• Work is primarily conducted indoors, but may include outdoor activities in various weather conditions, such as playground supervision or outdoor learning experiences.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud, typical of a child care setting.

• As with any child care environment, there is potential exposure to common childhood illnesses, requiring adherence to health and safety protocols.

Schedule Designation:

• Position will be required to work on-site in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

• Monday through Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm.

Best Consideration Date: Open Until Filled

Instructions to Applicants: Please add the following documents to your application in the "Resume Drop Box" section of your application.

• Resume

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma

• NM Early Childhood 45-hour Entry Level Class or any 3-credit course in early childhood education within the first 3 months of hire.

• Pediatric Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Certificate or Completion of Training within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred.

Notice of Background Check and Education Verification:

All offers for employment with Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) are contingent upon a successful completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional educational verification for compliance with accreditation standards.

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!

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