Developmental Support Assistant

Presbyterian Medical Services

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position works within multiple classrooms across the assigned county to provide targeted assistance to children requiring additional support. The pay range is $16.39–$18.87 per hour, dependent upon education.

PMS is a nonprofit organization founded in 1969, with more than 1,300 employees and over 100 locations in New Mexico. It provides services including primary care, dental, behavioral health, early childhood education, supportive living, and senior programs, focusing resources on underserved areas of New Mexico.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must have a current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential for preschool-aged children; a state-awarded certificate for center-based preschool teachers, including the New Mexico Child Development Certificate (CDC); a one-year certificate in Early Childhood Education; an Office of Head Start-approved CDA equivalent; or be enrolled within ten business days of hire in one of these programs and complete it within two years; or have an associate or bachelor’s degree in any area, or be enrolled in a program leading to such a degree.
• Must complete a 45-hour entry-level course, an approved three-credit early care and education course, or an equivalent approved by the New Mexico Children, Youth & Families Department before hire or within six months of hire.
• Must have or be able to obtain First Aid and BLS/CPR certifications within 30 days of hire, meeting the stated training resource requirements, and keep certifications current.
• Must successfully complete a post-offer health exam, with annual exams thereafter in accordance with PMS policies.
• Must successfully complete a TB test, and additional testing upon exposure in accordance with PMS policies.
• Must successfully complete criminal background checks.
• Experience working with children ages birth through five in an early childhood environment is preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish/English or Navajo/English is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children ages birth through five in an early childhood environment.
• Bilingual Spanish/English or Navajo/English.

Responsibilities

• Work across multiple classrooms within the assigned county.
• Provide targeted assistance to children requiring additional support.

Benefits

• Nine paid holidays and generous paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Free life and long-term disability coverage.
• Free discretionary pension plan contribution.
• Employee recognition and engagement activities.
• Robust training program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• $500 employee referral bonus, subject to tax withholding and eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED