- Program Description: Busy Bugs Head Start - Santa Fe County
- Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
- Remote Eligible: No
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- Original Posting Date: 2026-09-08
- Driver: No
JOB CATEGORY: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION / EARLY HEAD START / HEAD START / ECE
POSITION SUMMARY: This position serves in a classroom to provide an appropriate social and emotional environment in order to expand the child's ability to learn and grow. Provides daily guidance to classroom staff. Works in a classroom-based setting with typically and atypically developing children. Position may be reassigned to various classrooms/centers as deemed necessary for program operations.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE – EARLY HEAD START TEACHER I:
- High School Diploma / GED and a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, New Mexico Child Development Certificate (CDC), or equivalent; OR
- High School Diploma / GED and a one year certificate in Early Childhood Education upon hire; OR
- AA/AAS degree with 29 credits in Early Childhood Education and experience teaching infants/toddlers; OR
- BA/BS degree with 45 credits in Early Childhood Education and experience teaching infants/toddlers; OR
- AA/AAS, BA/BS or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Multicultural Education, Child Development.
- It is the responsibility of the employee to renew the Child Development Associate (CDA) before the expiration date, as appropriate.
- Previous experience working in early childhood with children ages birth through three years preferred.
- Bilingual Spanish or Navajo 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.
EARLY HEAD START IN-SERVICE TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
For those assigned to work with infants and toddlers, the following trainings are required:
- Training in safety issues.
- Training in effective communication with infants, toddlers, their parents, and other staff.
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.
BONUSES
$100 EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS
- 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
