Lead Teacher – East Gate Kids Early Learning Center

Schedule : 9 : 00am - 6 : 00pm

Pay Rate : $21.00 - $25.00

Albuquerque, NM | Full-Time or Part-Time | Purpose-Driven | Reggio-Inspired | Growth-Focused Environment

Job Summary

Do you want to build your career in early childhood education? We have the opportunity for you!

Come grow with us as you build your own career in early childcare.

East Gate Kids is a model 5-Star early learning center in New Mexico, known for innovation, inclusion, and excellence. We're looking for educators who want to join our team and help take us to the next level-building an elite school that raises the standard for quality education while continuing to serve the children and families who need it most.

Our classrooms are beautifully designed, Reggio-inspired environments-carefully created to inspire curiosity, independence, and connection.

Join our mission of making a quality and measurable difference in the lives of children in a well-developed, inspiring classroom environment designed to spark wonder and discovery every day.

At East Gate Kids, you'll do work that matters in a center known for its high standards, supportive culture, and commitment to staff growth. We invest deeply in our educators through training from leading experts in early childhood education-helping you grow not only in your profession, but in your personal leadership and purpose. Because we believe great teachers are built from the inside out.

Key Responsibilities :

• Create and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with NM Early Learning Guidelines and the Reggio Emilia approach.
• Lead and inspire your classroom team-model excellence, collaboration, and professionalism while mentoring assistants and interns.
• Foster creativity and curiosity through hands-on, nature-based learning experiences that promote social-emotional and cognitive growth.
• Communicate effectively with families through daily updates, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure excellence and compliance with state licensing regulations, FOCUS standards, and East Gate Kids policies.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing classroom environment-including organization, cleanliness, and emotional warmth.
• Document learning through observations, lesson plans, and developmental portfolios.
• Engage in continuous growth-participate in trainings, workshops, and professional development to strengthen your craft.

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Why Join Us :

At East Gate Kids, you're not just taking a job-you are joining an organization that believes in helping your grow your career.

You'll work in beautiful, well-equipped classrooms, surrounded by supportive leaders who care about your success. You'll be encouraged to keep learning, dreaming, and leading-because when teachers grow, children thrive.

If you're ready to grow your career, inspire young minds, and join a model center that's shaping the future of early education in New Mexico, we'd love to meet you.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https : / / eastgatekids.isolvedhire.com / jobs / 1503098-559424.html