Department Contact: Zaira Falliner, 575-571-5198, zfalline@nmsu.edu
Internal or External Search: Internal - Open to Regular NMSU employees only (temporary/Term employees not eligible)
Advertising Summary: NMSU HeadStart serving Dona Ana County is in need of a Education Assistant to support our 5 campuses and 11 classrooms in multiple southern NM towns.
Position Title: Teacher Assistant
College/Division: College of Hlth, Educ & Soc Trans
Department: 350450-DONA ANA HEADSTART PGM
Location: Las Cruces
Offsite Location (if applicable): Anthony
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $16.83
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
FLSA Status Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is 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: Assist in planning, organizing, scheduling and conducting lessons and activities for young children. May supervise indoor and outdoor activities of children; assist in feeding children; may make referral reports; attends staff meetings, in-service training sessions and other work related functions as necessary; May guide children in eating, resting and toileting; may be responsible for the care of toddlers; assists in keeping areas tidy; maintains discipline and guidance; may assist in keeping records; assists with teacher/parent conferences; may administer pre and post assessments; may address student/parent concerns; may record behavior; may monitor records; performs related work as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
High School diploma or higher degree.
Equivalent Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Special Certification/Licensure:
Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.
Lifting Requirements: Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds.
Risk: Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
