Educational Assistant- NM PreK (8642)

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

Minimum Qualifications

1. 1. High School Diploma or Equivalent
2. 2. Must pass ParaPathways Exam or 48 college credits (three credits in reading, writing, math and six credits in teaching or education)
3. 3. Ability to obtain a level three license issued by the NM Public Education Department.
4. 4. Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education (NM PreK requirement)
5. 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. 6 credit hours of Early Childhood Courses per year.
7. 7. 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 by clicking the link below:

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

Need the ParaPathways 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
[phone]

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