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State Pre-K Lead Teacher - La Petite Academy, Rufina Circle

Learning Care Group

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#Child Development#Lesson Plans#Classroom Management#Early Childhood Education#Pre-K#Preschool#Licensing Guidelines#Educational Instruction
Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 2 months ago

Location

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Quick overview

The Lead Teacher is responsible for planning, assessing, and instructing preschool children to prepare them for Kindergarten. They manage the classroom, implement curriculum, and build relationships with families to support child achievement.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Family Studies, or a related field. Experience in leading a classroom and the ability to meet state childcare requirements are required.

bachelor degreeMentoringCurriculum ImplementationClassroom ManagementParent CommunicationLesson PlanningEarly Childhood EducationLicensing ComplianceChild Assessment

Job description

The State Pre-K Lead Teacher is responsible for all aspects of planning, assessing and instructing based on the needs of each child, and the requirements of the program. We want change makers who never stop being curious, inventive, and open-hearted to prepare children for Kindergarten and beyond.

As a Lead Pre-K Teacher, you’ll

  • Create! Develop fun, interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow Teachers.
  • Care! Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the preschool children in your class.
  • Call the shots! Take the lead on classroom management and curriculum implementation, plus be an expert on all licensing guidelines, company standards and Pre-K program requirements.
  • Communicate! Build sincere relationships with enrolled and prospective families to promote achievement for the child and to support your center’s success.
  • We want energetic, dependable, passionate individuals who are at least 18 and have:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Family Studies or related degree
  • Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans
  • The ability to meet state requirements for education and our childcare center requirements.
  • The ability to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.

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Learning Care is where childhood is nurtured with love. For more than 50 years, we’ve partnered with families to provide safe, caring early education for children from infancy through school age. Here, children feel valued, build lasting friendships, explore with confidence, and...

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TypePrivately Held
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HQNovi, MI

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New Mexico classroom teacher market context

In New Mexico, classroom teacher openings are often shaped by district staffing needs, school calendars, and subject-area shortages, so candidates should expect competition to vary by grade level and certification area. These roles are competitive because districts look for clear licensure alignment, classroom readiness, and experience that matches the posting; on this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, which can save you research time. Before applying, confirm the exact New Mexico credential requirements and compare them with the posting details.

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