Enchanted Mesa Daycare- Lead Classroom Assistant

Rio Rancho Public Schools•Rio Rancho, NM

About The Position

This job posting is for the 2025-2026 school year Student Services Department Part-Time/ Hourly Job Title: Lead Assistant, Enchanted Mesa Daycare Program Pay Grade: Hourly

Requirements

Experience working with infant and/or early childhood groups.
Ability to communicate and maintain effective working relationships with staff, participants and the general public.
Ability to support infants, create and follow a schedule for feedings, diaper changes and nap times.
Ability to pass background check, TB test, CPR, first aid training, and required trainings.

Nice To Haves

Child Development Certificate recommended

Responsibilities

Completion of up-to-date weekly classroom lesson plans
Completion of developmental assessments of child growth
Classroom set-up, displays and rotation of materials
Serve as the point of communication with families
Updates of brochures, bulletin and written communication with families
Creates monthly newsletter and updates classroom brochures as needed
Ensure classroom is following licensing regulations
Maintain a safe and structured environment during program hours
Notify Coordinator of the needs of the children
Meet with Coordinator on a daily, consistent basis
Be required to attend all applicable meetings
Advise the Coordinator regarding regular program functions
Provides recommendations to Coordinator for program changes and innovation
Responsible for enforcing rules of facility and EMDC program
Ensure adherence to good safety procedures
Performs clerical duties as required
Assists with some maintenance and custodial duties
Perform other duties as assigned by the EMDC Coordinator
Follow federal and state laws, as well as school board and EMDC policies
Ability to pass background check, TB test, CPR, first aid training, and required trainings.
Complies with state-approved New Mexico Administrative Code of Ethical Responsibility of the Education Profession and the RRPS Employee Standards of Conduct and upholds and enforces rules, administrative directives and regulations, school board policies, and local, state and federal regulations
Employee may be assigned other duties based on the needs of the district during the term of employment.