Native Language and Culture Kindergarten and Preschool Teacher

Navajo Language and Culture Kindergarten/ Preschool Teacher

Status: Full-time

BECC: Bloomfield Early Childhood Center:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

As a Navajo Language & Culture Teacher, you will be responsible for serving as a

classroom teacher in a public charter school. The instruction area will be Navajo

Language and Culture in an elementary setting. This position will be assigned to grade

levels Pre K- Kindergarten. Teacher will support Navajo Language and culture through teaching and hands on activities.

Duties:

• Prepare yearly instructional maps to meet daily lesson plans covering units of study and objectives, activities and evaluative methods/instruments for both group and individual instructional programs.
• Work cooperatively with all teachers to ensure that the Navajo language is supported and practiced in all classrooms.
• Teaching students by selecting, developing, adapting and implementing appropriate instructional methods and techniques utilizing resources to provide for academic achievement.
• Evaluate individual and group academic progress through the use of criterion-referenced tests, periodic standardized tests, oral tests, and/or other relevant evaluative methods/instruments.
• Develop and conduct instruction in an environment that promotes opportunities for students to develop rapport, inter-relationships, self-discipline and a positive self-image.
• Maintain control of assigned class(es) and handle discipline independently except for chronic or extreme behavior problems.
• Supervise assigned students as scheduled, throughout the academic day and/or activity in order to provide for the safety, health, and welfare of the students' in compliance with school, agency, and NMPED guidelines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Associates or Bachelor's degree with 3 years teaching experience at the elementary level.
• Valid New Mexico teaching licensure with proper endorsement
• Level II Licensure or 520 License required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Valid driver's license
• Must pass a background check for the position
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and sometimes high-pressure environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• May have to stand and sit for longer periods of time;
• Position requires frequent lifting of 25 lbs.
• Must be able to be active with 4 and 5-year-old students.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed in a classroom environment with up to 15 students in 5 course periods per day.
• Rich Cultural Classroom promoting Native American history and culture.