Early Childhood Instructional Assistant (Previous Applicants Need Not Apply)

Gadsden Independent School District • Sunland Park, NM

53d

About The Position

Attention to all instructional assistant applicants

To qualify for instructional assistant positions, candidates must meet one of the following criteria:

Passing score on the ParaPro exam (457)

or

Minimum of 48 semester hours of college credit from a regionally accredited college or university, with at least 15 of those credits dedicated to language arts (3 hours), mathematics (3 hours), writing (3 hours), and reading, writing, math readiness, or professional education (6 hours).

Assist in the implementation of a voluntary, quality, Early Childhood program that aligns with the New Mexico Early Childhood Program Standards.

Requirements

• Demonstrate strong collaboration and teamwork skills
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or
• Active enrollment in a degree plan toward an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, with completion of 6 credit hours in Fall and Spring semesters and submission of grades and schedules to the Program Director
• New Mexico Public Education Department Level III Educational Assistant License
• Must meet one of the following criteria:
• A passing score on the ParaPro exam (457), OR
• A minimum of 48 semester hours of college credit from a regionally accredited college or university, with at least 15 of those hours in: ? Language Arts (3 hours) ? Mathematics (3 hours) ? Writing (3 hours) ? Reading, writing, math readiness, or professional education (6 hours)
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Maintains emotional control under stress.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Preferred

Responsibilities

• Follows National Association for the Education of Young Children's Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs serving children from birth through eight years of age.
• Assists the certified teacher in implementing an instructional program which meets the total developmental needs of children (e.g. physical, cognitive, social and emotional needs) and includes health care, nutrition, safety, and multicultural sensitivity.
• Also, assists the certified teacher during home visits and parent teacher conferences.
• Comply with local, state, and federal regulations
• Promotes Pre-K education and assists in recruitment of students for Pre-K programming.
• Assists the teacher in planning and implementing parent meetings and events such as "Literacy Night", "Family Math Night", "Science Night", etc.
• Attend staff meetings and all required trainings and meetings
• Participate in home visits and parent-teacher conferences
• Assist in planning and attending parent involvement events
• Support student recruitment and promotion of the Pre-K program
• Communicate effectively with children, families, and colleagues
• Help prepare and organize instructional materials
• Supervise children in classroom and during off-site activities
• Assists the teacher in supervising students while on site or on field trip(s).
• Works as a team member to effectively facilitate the total operation of program goals and objectives.
• Displays a desire and enthusiasm for working with young children.
• Use time effectively; is punctual and has good attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• We offer a complete benefits package through ALFAC, Allstate and NMPSIA to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability, life insurance, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, holidays, and general leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees