La Clinica de Familia

Nonprofit community health center in southern New Mexico

Teacher

Early Childhood EducationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLas Cruces, NM, USA$14 - $24.86 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Ability to plan, develop, and execute lesson plans that meet individual and group needs.
Demonstrated assessment and observational skills.
Ability to use encouragement to foster and facilitate growth and development.
Understanding of infant mental health and developmental stages necessary to support and facilitate young children’s efforts to self-regulate their behavior.
Ability to build and maintain trust with family members and understand their needs and concerns.
Ability to foster and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and staff.
Strong time-management skills and ability to organize priorities.
Strong communication, organization, and team-building skills.
Working knowledge of community resources and services, and referral procedures and systems.
Basic understanding of computers, including Microsoft Windows and Word.
Knowledge or competency in infant and toddler development and behavior; infant/toddler and family-centered practice; relationship-based practice; pregnancy and early parenthood; family relationships and dynamics; attachment, separation, and loss; disorders of infancy and early childhood; cultural competence; observation and listening; screening and assessment; responding with empathy; advocacy; life skills; and safety of the home or classroom environment.
Must hold a valid Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate credential.
Current First Aid and CPR certification.
Valid driver's license and current automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

Plan, implement, and supervise developmental activities for infants and young children.
Ensure the classroom environment is appropriate and that activities are respectful, safe, nurturing, age-appropriate, and culturally sensitive for children and their families.
Conduct screenings and assessments, home visits, and parent conferences.
Serve as an educational and informational resource for families and staff.

Desired Qualifications

An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Development or a related field is preferred.

La Clinica de Familia (LCDF) is a FQHC with several locations in Southern New Mexico. For over 40 years, La Clinica has provided services to the residents of Southern New Mexico. Our mission statement definitely speaks to what La Clinica de Familia stands for, which is to empower and enrich families, individuals, and communities by providing quality medical, dental, behavioral health and educational service for people of all cultures.

Non-Exempt

$14.00 to $24.86

Job Summary:

Responsible for planning, implementing and supervising developmental activities for infants and young children while also ensuring that the classroom environment is appropriate and activities are respectful, safe, nurturing, age appropriate and culturally sensitive for the children and their families. Conducts screenings and assessments, home visits / parent conferences, and serves as an educational and informational resource for families and staff.

Core Competencies:

Ability to plan, develop and execute lesson plans that meet individual and group needs
Excellent assessment and observational skills
Ability to use encouragement to foster and facilitate growth and development
Understanding of Infant Mental Health and developmental stages necessary to support and facilitate young children’s efforts to self-regulate their behavior
Ability to build and maintain trust with family members and to understand their needs/concerns
Ability to foster and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and staff
Strong skills in time management and organization of priorities
Strong skills in communication, organization and teambuilding
Working knowledge of community resources & services and referral procedures & systems
Basic understanding of computers including MS Windows and WORD.
Must have knowledge/competency in the follow areas:
- Infant & toddler development and behavior
- Infant/toddler & family-centered practice
- Relationship-based practice
- Pregnancy & early parenthood
- Family relationships and dynamics
- Attachment, separation and loss
- Disorders of infancy/early childhood
- Cultural competence
- Observation and listening
- Screening and assessment
- Responding with empathy
- Advocacy
- Life skills
- Safety of the home or classroom environment

Job Requirements:

Minimum Requirement: Must hold a valid Infant / Toddler CDA; AA or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Development, or related field, is preferred.
Current First Aid and CPR certification
Valid Driver’s License and current automobile insurance

Benefits:

Health Insurance - PPO
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(K) with employer matching
Life and AD&D Insurance
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Supplement Life Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Holidays (9)
Education Reimbursement
Cafeteria Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Travel Reimbursement

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About the Company

La Clinica de Familia

Nonprofit community health center in southern New Mexico

La Clinica de Familia is a nonprofit community health center serving families across southern New Mexico, including people who face barriers to care. Its clinics combine medical and dental treatment with behavioral health services, while school-based sites bring care closer to students. The organization also runs Early Head Start, a federally funded program that supports early learning through classrooms and home visits for eligible low-income families. Grants, contracts and patient fees fund its services, and discounts depend on household income and size. Established in 1978 after an earlier migrant health initiative, La Clinica de Familia is headquartered in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Las Cruces, NM
Founded: 1978

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