Employment Application
Thank you for your interest in joining The Sunnyside Academy. Please complete the application below as thoroughly as possible. Required fields are marked with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Information
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email
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example@example.com
City, State
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Are you at least 18 years of age?
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Yes
No
Area(s) of Employment Interest (Select all that apply)
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Classroom Educator - Lead
Classroom Educator - Assistant
Classroom Support/Floater
Building Substitute – Up to 40 Hours/Week
PRN/On-Call Substitute
Kitchen/Food Service
Administrative/Office
Any Available Position
If you are applying for a specific advertised position, please list the position here
Example: Panda Assistant Teacher
Availability
Please provide the availability you can consistently maintain. Availability will be considered when determining position placement and scheduling.
Days Available to Work (Select all that apply)
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Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Earliest Time Available to Begin Work
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Example: 6:30 AM
Latest Time Available to Work
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Example: 5:45 PM
Number of Hours Desired Per Week
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Less than 20
20-29
30-39
Up to 40
Please list any recurring scheduling restrictions.
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Include school schedules, recurring appointments, or other commitments that regularly affect your availability. If none, enter “None.”
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Education & Professional Qualifications
Please provide information regarding your education, credentials, and professional training. Previous early childhood education is preferred for educator positions but is not required to apply.
Highest Level of Education Completed
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Please Select
High School or GED
Some College
Certificate or Professional Credential
Associate Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree or Higher
Other
List any School, College, or University
Degree, Major, Certificate, or Credential Earned
If applicable, please include your field of study.
Have you completed any Early Childhood Education (ECE) coursework or credentials?
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Yes
No
Unsure
Please describe any Early Childhood Education coursework, degrees, certificates, or credentials you have completed.
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Examples may include a CDC, CDA, Early Childhood Education certificate or degree, Child Growth & Development coursework, or other related education. If none, enter “None.”
Do you currently hold CPR and First Aid certification?
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Yes, current
Previously certified, but expired
No
Do you currently have a New Mexico PDIS account?
Yes
No
Unsure
Professional Development Expectations
The Sunnyside Academy is committed to the continued professional development of our educators. Employees in educator positions who do not already meet applicable education requirements will be expected to begin an appropriate early childhood education pathway. This may include participation in an approved accelerated or bootcamp style program or enrollment in applicable Early Childhood Education coursework during the first available academic semester following hire.Qualifying New Mexico scholarship opportunities may cover the cost of applicable coursework. Employees are responsible for completing required scholarship, enrollment, and eligibility steps.
If required for your position, are you willing to enroll in and complete applicable Early Childhood Education coursework or an approved professional development program?
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Yes
No
I would like additional information
Please list any additional licenses, certifications, training, education, or professional qualifications you believe may be relevant to employment at The Sunnyside Academy.
If none, enter “None.”
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Employment History
Please provide information for your three most recent employers, beginning with your current or most recent position. If you have not previously been employed or do not have three previous employers, complete the sections that apply to you.
Current or Most Recent Employer
Employer/Company Name
Position/Job Title
Dates Employed
Helper text: Example: June 2023 – Present
Supervisor Name
Employer Phone Number
Primary Responsibilities
Reason for Leaving
If currently employed, enter “Currently Employed.”
May we contact this employer?
Yes
No
Please contact me first
Previous Employer
Employer/Company Name
Position/Job Title
Dates Employed
Helper text: Example: June 2023 – Present
Supervisor Name
Employer Phone Number
Primary Responsibilities
Reason for Leaving
If currently employed, enter “Currently Employed.”
May we contact this employer?
Yes
No
Please contact me first
Previous Employer
Employer/Company Name
Position/Job Title
Dates Employed
Helper text: Example: June 2023 – Present
Supervisor Name
Employer Phone Number
Primary Responsibilities
Reason for Leaving
If currently employed, enter “Currently Employed.”
May we contact this employer?
Yes
No
Please contact me first
Additional Employment Information
If you have limited or no previous employment history, you may use this space to provide additional information about volunteer work, school activities, caregiving experience, community involvement, or other experience you believe may be relevant. This field is optional.
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Experience & Position Expectations
The following questions help us better understand your experience and ensure that applicants understand the responsibilities associated with working in a licensed early childhood program. Previous childcare experience is not required for all positions.
Have you previously worked in a licensed childcare or early childhood education program?
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Yes
No
What age groups do you have experience working with?
Infants
Toddlers
Two Year Olds
Preschool/PreK
School Age
I have experience with children outside of a professional childcare setting
I do not have previous experience working with children
Please briefly describe any professional, volunteer, educational, or personal experience you have working with children.
If you do not have previous experience working with children, enter “None.”
What interests you about working at The Sunnyside Academy?
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Understanding the Position
Employment in an early childhood program requires reliability, flexibility, active participation, and a commitment to children's health and safety. Depending on the position and classroom assignment, responsibilities may include direct child care, personal care routines, cleaning and sanitation, outdoor supervision, and other duties necessary to support center operations. Please review the following expectations carefully.
If required by your position, are you willing to assist with diapering, toilet learning, toileting accidents, and children's personal care needs?
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Yes
No
Are you willing to participate in cleaning and sanitation responsibilities associated with your position?
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Yes
No
Are you able to perform the physical responsibilities of the position for which you are applying, with or without reasonable accommodation?
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Yes
No
If required by your position, are you willing to participate in outdoor supervision and activities throughout the year, weather permitting?
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Yes
No
Do you understand that personal cell phones and other personal devices may not be used while supervising children or while counted within required staff-to-child ratios?
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Yes
No
Do you understand that regular, dependable, and punctual attendance is an essential requirement of employment and that employee attendance directly affects required staff-to-child ratios and center operations?
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Yes
No
Are you willing to complete all training, orientation, and continuing professional development required for your position?
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Yes
No
Are you willing to assist in other classrooms or areas of the center when reasonably requested and when permitted by your qualifications and position?
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Yes
No
Working in early childhood education can include challenging behaviors, crying, toileting accidents, cleaning, repetitive routines, and physically active days. For positions involving direct care of children, please describe how you feel about these responsibilities.
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Applicants for positions that do not involve direct child care may enter “Not Applicable.”
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Professional References
Please provide two professional references who can speak to your work ethic, reliability, character, or experience. References may include current or former supervisors, coworkers, teachers, professors, coaches, volunteer coordinators, or other professional contacts. Please do not list immediate family members.
Reference Name
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Relationship to Applicant
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Helper text: Example: Former Supervisor, Coworker, Teacher, Coach
Company, School, or Organization
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Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email
example@example.com
How long have you known this person?
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Reference Name
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Relationship to Applicant
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Helper text: Example: Former Supervisor, Coworker, Teacher, Coach
Company, School, or Organization
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Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email
example@example.com
How long have you known this person?
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Resume & Supporting Documents
Applicants may upload a current résumé or other documentation relevant to their education, credentials, or experience. A résumé is encouraged but is not required to apply.
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Background & Employment Requirements
Employment within a licensed childcare facility is subject to applicable New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department requirements. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon completion of required background clearance, fingerprinting, employment eligibility verification, training, and other documentation applicable to the position.
Are you willing to complete all required background clearance, fingerprinting, training, and employment eligibility requirements as a condition of employment?
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Yes
No
Applicant Certification
By submitting this application, I certify that the information I have provided is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that false, misleading, or materially omitted information may disqualify me from consideration for employment or may result in termination if discovered after employment.I authorize The Sunnyside Academy to contact the employers and references identified in this application where I have provided permission to do so for the purpose of verifying information relevant to my application and qualifications.I understand that submitting this application does not guarantee an interview or offer of employment and does not create a contract of employment. I further understand that any offer of employment may be contingent upon successfully meeting applicable licensing, background clearance, employment eligibility, training, and documentation requirements.
Please confirm the following:
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I have read, understand, and agree to the Applicant Certification above.
Applicant Full Name
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Typing your full name below serves as your electronic acknowledgment of this application.
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