Educational Assistant - Head Start (5404)

Applitrack; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Cruces Public Schools is seeking an Educational Assistant for Head Start at University Hills Elementary School. Applicants must have an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or be progressing toward it, with transcripts showing progress.

The role requires eligibility for a Level 3 NM license and a current resume and transcripts or Para Pro scores as part of the AppliTrack submission. This position emphasizes supporting early childhood learners, meeting licensure requirements, and

Qualifications

• Associate degree or progress toward one; transcripts and grades must be submitted each semester.
• Must be able to obtain Level 3 Education Assistant License per NMPED requirements.
• Current resume and transcripts and/or Para Pro Assessment Scores must be uploaded with the application.

Education

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, or progress towards one

Ability to obtain a level three license issued by the NM Public Education Department (NMPED)

Job description

Educational Assistant - Head Start (5404) JobID: 15287

• Position Type:
  Educational Assistant/ Educational Assistant
• Date Posted:
  10/2/2026
• Location:
  University Hills Elementary School
• Closing Date:
  10/11/2026

Minimum Qualifications

• 1. An Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, or progress towards one, is required. You must submit transcripts and grades each semester to demonstrate advancement, with a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester or 12 credit hours per school year. The degree must be completed within two years of hire
• 2. Ability to obtain a level three license issued by the NM Public Education Department (NMPED). (Requirements for Level 3 Education Assistant License https://web.ped.nm.gov/bureaus/licensure/licensure-requirements/education-assistant-pre-k-12/<

To be considered an eligible applicant your AppliTrack application must contain the following uploaded documents:

• A Current Resume
• Transcripts and/or Para Pro Assessment Scores

Lateral Transfers

• Lateral Transfer Application
• A Current Resume (optional)

Salary schedule information can be found by clicking the link below:

https://www.lcps.net/documents/departments/human-resources/salary-schedules/239733

Need the ParaPro to qualify? Click the link below for information on how to obtain it:

https://www.lcps.net/page/parapro-assessment

Las Cruces Public Schools

505 South Main, Suite 249

Las Cruces, NM 88001

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An FBI fingerprint background check

will be conducted on all new hires of the Las Cruces Public Schools at a cost to the employee. Continued employment will be contingent upon the results of the background check.

Las Cruces Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Las Cruces Public Schools has a No Smoking/No Tobacco Policy