Teacher (63-00)
La Clinica de Familia Inc.
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.
Job description
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
Knowledge/Competency 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
Requirements
- 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
Company overview
La Clinica de Familia Inc. is a community-based healthcare organization dedicated to providing comprehensive medical services to underserved populations, particularly in New Mexico and surrounding regions. As a federally qualified health center (FQHC), the organization focuses on delivering accessible, affordable, and culturally competent healthcare to families and individuals regardless of their ability to pay. The clinic offers a wide range of services including primary care, dental services, behavioral health, women's health, pediatric care, and chronic disease management. With a strong commitment to public health, La Clinica de Familia addresses health disparities in Hispanic and low-income communities through preventive care, health education, and community outreach programs. The organization plays a vital role in improving health outcomes by integrating medical, dental, and behavioral health services while emphasizing patient-centered care and cultural sensitivity. Their mission centers on promoting wellness and providing quality healthcare that meets the unique needs of diverse populations across multiple service locations.