$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. 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