Child Care Provider

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. (CPLC); Sunland Park (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Health benefits

Telemedicine

Job summary

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. in Sunland Park, NM, seeks a frontline caregiver to oversee child safety, meals, and learning activities under HELPNM/OLAO. You will support joyful, active play and family communication in a warm classroom setting.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, CDA or progress toward CDA, First Aid/CPR, and NM ECECD Background Clearance, with bilingual Spanish/English preferred. Eligible for benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and CDA or willingness to obtain CDA within 6 months
• Some experience with young children preferred
• Bilingual ability (Spanish/English) preferred
• First Aid/CPR certified or willing to obtain within 6 months
• Applicants must obtain Food Handlers card upon hire
• TB skin test or chest X-ray required
• NM ECECD Background Clearance required

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor the safety of children in care
• Organize mealtimes and snacks for children
• Develop schedules and routines ensuring physical activity, rest, and play
• Provide materials and resources for learning and imaginative play
• Facilitate children's problem-solving and development

Skills

Childcare

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA pursuit

Job description

NM ECECD Background Clearance

Become a master of moments: Help us create joyful memories for children in their most formative years.

Help New Mexico (HELPNM) was created in 1965 by the interdenominational New Mexico Council of Churches to support education in their community. Today, their legacy and impact carry on through HELPNM’s work as a fully-owned subsidiary of CPLC. The Office of Learning and Academic Opportunity (OLAO) provides services to children and families from birth to eight years of age. Our priority is to provide general services related to families in the areas of education, health and social/behavioral development. OLAO also provides an intentional, coordinated approach to strengthening the family unit and combines programming for children and adults in order to build strong and stable families.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT IN THIS ROLE?

• You will supervise and monitor the safety of the children in your care as well as organize mealtimes and snacks for children.
• You will develop schedules and routines to ensure that children have enough physical activity, rest, and playtime.
• You will provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
• You will facilitate children in problem-solving.

WHO YOU ARE

• You are conscientious and care about the safety of all children
• You are organized and able to create schedules and routines for the children
• You are a creative individual who utilizes play and other instructional techniques to assist in children's development
• You are an effective communicator with children, staff and parents
• You are observant and able to detect any signs of illness, injury, issues, child abuse or child neglect and able to report to appropriate authorities.

Minimum Qualifications And Competencies

Education/Background:

• High School Diploma/GED AND Child Development Associate (CDA) or must be willing to work towards obtaining a Child Development Associate (CDA) within 6 months of hire required
• Some experience working or volunteering with young children is preferred
• Bilingual ability (Spanish/English) is preferred
• First Aid/CPR Certified or willing to obtain within the first 6-months of employment is required.
• Applicants must obtain Food Handlers card upon hire
• TB Skin Test or chest X-ray
• NM ECECD Background Clearance

Benefits

We recognize that our success is driven by great talent, and that's why we provide a comprehensive and competitive suite of benefits to serve you and your family.

Full-time employee’s benefits below:

• Generous Paid Holiday
• Employee Recognition Program
• Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Days
• Free Preventative Services & Wellness Rewards
• Medical, Dental, and Vision for Spouse/Domestic Partner & Children to age 26
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
• Life + Disability options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telemedicine & Concierge Services
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pet Care, Life Mart Purchase Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying degrees
• Mileage & Cell Reimbursement for qualifying roles
• Identity Theft Protection& Voluntary Benefits

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CPLC knows it takes variety of thought, culture, background, and perspective to create a truly impactful workforce. As CPLC grows, we are seeking talented employees with varying backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our innovation and creativity. CPLC commits to a continued focus on fair and just hiring, training, promotional practices, and policies. We work for real change and progress in equal opportunity recruitment, hiring, and advancement. Learn more by visiting

https://www.eeoc.gov/poster

California Residents: Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc and its subsidiaries will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the

Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act webpage.