REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma / GED AND
- All Required subject area education / hours toward a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential* OR
- Completion of four courses required for the New Mexico Child Development Certificate (NM CDC)**
- Previous experience working in early childhood education with children ages birth through three years preferred.
- Bilingual Spanish or Navajo preferred.
*Child Development Associate (CDA) subject area education / hour requirements:
(Ten education hours each for a total of 120 education hours)
- Planning a safe and healthy learning environment
- Advancing children’s physical and intellectual development
- Supporting children’s social and emotional development
- Building productive relationships with families
- Managing an effective program operation
- Maintaining a commitment to professionalism
- Observing and recording children’s behavior
- Understanding the principles of child development and learning
**New Mexico Child Development Certificate required courses with at least a grade of “C”:
- Child Growth, Development and Learning.
- Guiding Young Children
- Health, Safety and Nutrition
- Family and Community Collaboration
- Assessment of Children and Evaluation of Programs
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
- Must submit all required subject area education / hours and 480 hours of working / classroom experience necessary to obtain a CDA – Infant/Toddler OR all four courses and application requirements for the New Mexico Child Development Certificate (NM CDC – Infant/Toddler) within 120 days of hire. Continued employment is contingent upon award of applicable certification.
- Have or be able to obtain First Aid and BLS/CPR certifications within 30 days of hire. Certifications must meet the requirements listed in the document
SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:
- This position requires successful completion of an initial post-offer of employment:
- Health exam (and annually thereafter in accordance with PMS Policies).
- TB Test (and upon exposure in accordance with PMS Policies). In accordance with the federal Head Start Act, Section 648A(g) and the New Mexico Administrative Code 8.8.3., this position requires:
- Criminal Background Checks.
$100 EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS
BONUSES
- All bonuses subject to tax withholding and eligibility requirements.
ABOUT PMS
- Founded in 1969, PMS is a non-profit organization with over 1,300 employees providing services at 100+ locations in New Mexico.
- Our diverse services include primary care, dental, behavioral health, early childhood education, supportive living, and senior programs.
- We concentrate our resources on meeting the needs of underserved areas of New Mexico.
- We operate the largest network of federally qualified health centers in the state.
- PMS is not affiliated with Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Presbyterian Hospitals or Presbyterian Health Plan.
WHY PMS?
- Mission-driven organization
- Competitive salaries
- Nine paid holidays and generous PTO
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- Free Life & LTD coverage
- Free discretionary pension plan contribution
- Employee recognition and engagement activities
- Robust training program
- Tuition Reimbursement
EOE/AA/M/F/SO/Vet/Disability