Educational Assistant- NM PreK

Las Cruces Public Schools; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Cruces Public Schools is hiring for an early childhood education role requiring a high school diploma or equivalent and an NM PreK associate degree or enrollment in an accredited program within the first year. Applicants must pass the ParaPathways exam or hold 48 college credits, and be able to obtain a level three license from NM PED.

Bilingual ability is preferred. Final applicants must submit a current resume and transcripts or ParaPathways scores.

Qualifications

• 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
• 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
• Lateral Transfers require a Lateral Transfer Application and a Current Resume (optional)

Skills

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education (NM PreK requirement)

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Las Cruces Public Schools

Minimum Qualifications

• 1. High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 2. Must pass ParaPathways Exam or 48 college credits (three credits in reading, writing, math and six credits in teaching or education)
• 3. Ability to obtain a level three license issued by the NM Public Education Department.
• 4. Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education (NM PreK requirement)
• 5. 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.
• 6. Bilingual (preferred)

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

• A Current Resume
• Transcripts and/or ParaPathways Assessment Scores

Lateral Transfers

• Lateral Transfer Application
• A Current Resume (optional)

Salary schedule information can be found:

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

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