Teacher Assistant - Head Start (40 hrs/wk, summers off)

Presbyterian Medical Services•Bernalillo, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position works as part of a teaching team to assist in the orderly functioning of the classroom to provide an appropriate social-emotional environment in order to expand the child's ability to learn and grow. Position may involve the reassignment to various classrooms/centers as deemed necessary for program operations.

Requirements

18 years or older.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
Must have one of the following: Current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential for preschool-aged children; OR State-awarded certificate for center-based preschool teachers including the New Mexico Child Development Certificate (CDC); OR One-year certificate in Early Childhood Education; OR Office of Head Start approved CDA equivalent; OR enrolled within ten business days of hire in one of the above programs that will be completed within two years; OR an Associate or Bachelor’s degree (in any area) or enrolled in a program leading to such a degree.
Must complete a 45 hour entry level course or an approved three credit early care and education course or equivalent approved by the New Mexico Children Youth & Families Department prior to or within six months of hire.
Have or be able to obtain First Aid and BLS/CPR certifications within 30 days of hire.
Successful completion of an initial post-offer of employment: Health exam (and annually thereafter in accordance with PMS Policies).
TB Test (and upon exposure in accordance with PMS Policies).
Criminal Background Checks.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist in the orderly functioning of the classroom.
Provide an appropriate social-emotional environment to expand the child's ability to learn and grow.
May be reassigned to various classrooms/centers as deemed necessary for program operations.