- Program Description: Children's Services - Santa Fe County, Administration
- Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
- Remote Eligible: No
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- Sign-On Bonus: $2500.00
- Original Posting Date: 2025-08-12
- Driver: - Regularly 1x or more/week
$2,500 Sign-on Bonus
PAY RANGE: $60,301.54 - $63,967.80 annually dependent on education
JOB CATEGORY: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION / ADMINISTRATION / EDUCATION / DEVELOPMENT
POSITION SUMMARY: This position provides oversight of the Education and Early Childhood Development content area of the Head Start/Early Head Start program ensuring compliance with performance standards and recognized best practice in early childhood education and early intervention/special education. In addition, this position develops and implements the family literacy and transition program of Head Start/Early Head Start.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS
- BA/BS or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Multicultural Education, or Child Development; OR a BA/BS with a minimum of 45 credits in Early Childhood Education.
- Experience teaching children of any age from birth through five years.
- One year supervisory experience.
- Knowledge of current best practice for developmentally appropriate early childhood education, including theories and principles of child growth and development and family support.
- Experience or knowledge of family strengths/family centered practice preferred.
- Bilingual English/ Spanish preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
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 “BLS / CPR / ACLS & First Aid Training Resources” posted on Staurolite. It is your responsibility to keep your certifications current at all times.
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.
$500 EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS
BONUSES
- All bonuses are 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
