Educational Assistant

City of Albuquerque • Albuquerque, NM

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Develop and implement educational and recreational activities at assigned Playground Recreation Program sites; ensure the safety and physical well-being of the children and provide responsible support to higher level staff. This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing. This is an unclassified, at-will position designated as part-time and temporary, with a maximum term of two (2) years from the date of hire. Employment will automatically conclude two (2) years from the date of hire in accordance with City policy.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and supplemented by forty-eight (48) credit hours from an accredited college or university to include fifteen (15) non-remedial hours in Math and English.
• Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
• Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the planning and provisions of appropriate educational activities to develop the social, emotional and cognitive abilities of young children; work with children to improve all developmental skills.
• Assist in assessing the progress and needs of children; confer with appropriate staff any educational concerns.
• Assist in the arrangement of indoor and outdoor environments to facilitate developmental learning.
• Provide a safe and healthy learning environment both indoors and outdoors; assist in ordering and maintaining material for educational activities.
• Provide assistance and information for program participants.
• Perform Recreation Leader duties as necessary and/or assigned.
• Perform other job related duties as necessary and/or assigned.

What This Job Offers

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