Job description

DEVELOPMENTAL SUPPORT ASSISTANT
$100 EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS
JOB CATEGORY: CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
POSITION SUMMARY: This position works within multiple classrooms across the assigned county to provide targeted assistance to children requiring additional support.
REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• 18 years or older.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

• Must have one of the following:

o Current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential for preschool-aged children; OR
o State-awarded certificate for center-based preschool teachers including the New Mexico Child Development Certificate (CDC); OR
o One-year certificate in Early Childhood Education; OR
o Office of Head Start approved CDA equivalent; OR
o Enrolled within ten business days of hire in one of the above programs that will be completed within two years; OR
o 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.

• Experience working with children ages birth through five years in an early childhood environment preferred.

• Bilingual Spanish or Navajo preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Have or be able to obtain First Aid and BLS/CPR certifications within 30 days of hire. Certifications must meet the requirements listed in the document “BLS / CPR / ACLS & First Aid Training Resources” posted on Staurolite. It is your responsibility to keep your certifications current at all times.

SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires 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).

In accordance with the federal Head Start Act, Section 648A(g) and the New Mexico Administrative Code 8.8.3., this position requires:

• Criminal Background Checks.

BONUSES

• All bouses subject to tax withholding and eligibility requirements.

EOE/AA/M/F/SO/Vet/Disability

Job Type: Full-time

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