Department Contact: Melissa Villegas, 575-646-1651, mville@nmsu.edu
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Advertising Summary: NMSU School for Young Children is looking for a new addition to its teaching team in its state-funded early Pre-K classroom.
Position Title: Early Childhood Educator
College/Division: College of Hlth, Educ & Soc Trans
Department: 350150-CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
Location: Las Cruces
Offsite Location (if applicable):
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $32,136.00 - To commensurate with qualifications
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
FLSA Status Exempt
Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon external funding
Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)
If Not a Standard Work Schedule:
Job Duties and Responsibilities: Plan and implement Reggio inspired curriculum based on Pre-K policy brief and New Mexico's curriculum framework. Oversees classroom management. Observe and assess children's developmental progress. Document growth and development of children using Pre-K or Focus assessments. Maintain portfolios on children in caseload. Establish relationships with families. Mentors and guides student employees.
Required Education and Experience:
Associate's Degree + 2 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree.
Equivalent Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Special Certification/Licensure:
First Aid/C.P.R. Certification; comprehensive background check, physical exam and TB screening.
Environment: Work is normally performed indoors.
Physical Effort: Moderate physical activity.
Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
Risk: Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
