The best Reggio Emilia preschool in new mexico

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Welcome to Pando!

We’re excited to have you join our team! In preparation for your first day we ask that you complete the below steps. Please be in touch if you have any questions 505-418-6237 or melissa@pandoschool.com


Step 1: Download our orientation documents


Step 2: Background check

You must be background checked prior to your first day at Pando. This process can take several weeks to complete. Please begin your background check as soon as possible.


Step 3: Required Online Trainings

The state’s Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) requires that you complete 2 online trainings: The Health and Safety Orientation and the COVID-19 Mandatory Response Training. Both of these trainings can be found online at nmels.org. Here’s how to complete both trainings:

1) Go to nmels.org. Create an account if you do not already have one. Write down your username and password for future reference.
2) Click “Training Catalog”
3) Find both trainings and click the “get item” button.
4) Click the “View Cart” button in the top right corner of your screen. Click “Finish.” The trainings should now be in your dashboard.
5) Click “My Dashboard” then click the title of the course to begin the training. Upon completion, you’ll have access to a PDF certificate. Please give a copy of this certificate Pando.


Step 4: Your information


Step 5: Employee Binder

Once we receive the above information, we will schedule a meeting to complete some additional paperwork which we keep in your employee binder. Please bring the following items to that meeting:

- Unofficial transcript
- Proof of degree(s)
- FOCUS training certificates
- Completed Employee Statement (see Step 2)
- Contact information for several personal and professional references