Temporary Ecd Teacher Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Where every child's voice is heard and every teacher is valued. Where you become family.

Help New Mexico (HELPNM) was created in 1965 by the interdenominational New Mexico Council of Churches to support education in their community. Today, their legacy and impact carry on through HELPNM’s work as a fully-owned subsidiary of CPLC. The Office of Learning and Academic Opportunity (OLAO) provides services to children and families from birth to eight years of age. Our priority is to provide general services related to families in the areas of education, health and social/behavioral development. OLAO also provides an intentional, coordinated approach to strengthening the family unit and combines programming for children and adults in order to build strong and stable families.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT IN THIS ROLE?

• You will provide temporary classroom coverage and supports the implementation of a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for children ages 0–5 in the HELP NM ECD Program.
• You will assist with daily routines, classroom activities, transitions, meals, rest time, outdoor play, and active supervision while helping maintain consistency in the absence of regular teaching staff.
• You will work as part of the center-based team to support children’s school readiness and overall development, while following all state and federal regulations, including the Head Start Program Performance Standards, the Head Start Act, New Mexico childcare licensing requirements, and HELP NM ECD Policies and Procedures.
• You must actively supervise children by sight and sound at all times, maintain health and safety practices, and support safe indoor and outdoor learning environments.

WHO YOU ARE:

• You are conscientious and caring and can respond quickly in a soothing manner to children’s needs.
• You are a creative individual who can plan and interact with children in activities to promote motor, language, social, cognitive perceptual and emotional growth.
• You are an effective communicator and can maintain an open, friendly, and cooperative relationship with each child and family.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

• High School Diploma/GED AND Child Development Associate (CDA) or must be willing to work towards obtaining a CDA within 6 months of hire required.
• Some experience working or volunteering with young children is preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)
• TB test or Chest X-ray
• NM ECECD Background Clearance
• First Aid/CPR Certified or must obtain within first 6 months of employment
• Applicants must obtain Food Handlers card upon hire

Be the spark that lights a child's love of learning.  Apply TODAY!

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CPLC knows it takes variety of thought, culture, background, and perspective to create a truly impactful workforce. As CPLC grows, we are seeking talented employees with varying backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our innovation and creativity. CPLC commits to a continued focus on fair and just hiring, training, promotional practices, and policies. We work for real change and progress in equal opportunity recruitment, hiring, and advancement. Learn more by visiting https://www.eeoc.gov/poster

California Residents: Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc and its subsidiaries will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil