Child Care Provider

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. (CPLC); Tularosa (NM); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. is seeking a dedicated early childhood caregiver to support learning through play and safe supervision for children in New Mexico. You will help organize meals and daily routines while providing a variety of materials for exploration.

The role requires caring and organized individuals who can communicate effectively with children, staff, and parents, and who can obtain necessary certifications and clearances within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• Education requirements include a high school diploma/GED and CDA or willing to obtain CDA within 6 months.
• Experience with young children is preferred.
• Bilingual ability in Spanish and English is preferred.
• First Aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Applicants must obtain a Food Handlers card upon hire.
• TB Skin Test or chest X-ray and NM ECECD Background Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor safety of the children in your care.
• Organize mealtimes and snacks for children.
• Develop schedules and routines for physical activity, rest, and play.
• Provide materials and resources for exploration and imaginative play.
• Facilitate children in problem-solving.

Education

High School Diploma/GED AND CDA or willingness to obtain within 6 months

Experience with young children

Bilingual Spanish/English preferred

First Aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain

Food Handlers card

TB Skin Test or chest X-ray

NM ECECD Background Clearance

Job description

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

Join us in our mission: Help us create a safe, stimulating, and joyful space for every child.

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.