Bilingual Early Childhood Education Assistant

Las Cruces Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Cruces Public Schools in New Mexico seeks qualified applicants for a position requiring a high school diploma, ParaPathways or 48 college credits, and eligibility for NM Public Education Department licensure. The role emphasizes early childhood education prerequisites and ongoing professional development.

Applicants should have an ECED associate degree or enroll in a qualifying program within the first year, maintain required coursework, and bilingual ability is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Must pass ParaPathways Exam or 48 college credits (three credits in reading, writing, math and six credits in teaching or education).
• Ability to obtain a level three license issued by the NM Public Education Department.
• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education (NM PreK requirement).
• If applicant does not hold an Associate's Degree in ECED (NM PreK requirement), applicant must enroll in an accredited Early Childhood Program within the first year of employment and successfully complete 6 credit hours of Early Childhood Courses per year.
• Bilingual (preferred).

Skills

Bilingual

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education (NM PreK requirement)

ParaPathways Exam or 48 college credits

License eligibility: NM Public Education Department level three

Enroll in accredited Early Childhood Program within first year

6 credit hours of Early Childhood Courses per year

Job description

Las Cruces Public Schools in New Mexico seeks qualified applicants for a position requiring a high school diploma, ParaPathways or 48 college credits, and eligibility for NM Public Education Department licensure. The role emphasizes early childhood education prerequisites and ongoing professional development.

Applicants should have an ECED associate degree or enroll in a qualifying program within the first year, maintain required coursework, and bilingual ability is preferred.