Educational Assistant - NMPreK

Applitrack; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Cruces Public Schools seeks an Educational Assistant to support students at Columbia Elementary School. The role requires collaboration with teachers, follow-along activities, and a commitment to student success.

The ideal candidate will hold a high school diploma or equivalent, pass the Para Pro or have 48 college credits, and pursue an Early Childhood program as required by NM PreK guidelines. Bilingual abilities are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Para Pro test or 48 college credits required.
• Ability to obtain a level three license issued by the NM Public Education Department.
• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education (NM PreK requirement).
• If not holding an Associate’s Degree in ECED, enroll in accredited Early Childhood Program within first year and complete.
• 6 credit hours of Early Childhood Courses per year.
• Bilingual (preferred).

Skills

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Para Pro test or 48 college credits

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education

Level 3 license NM PED

Enroll in accredited Early Childhood Program within first year

6 credit hours of Early Childhood Courses per year

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Las Cruces Public Schools

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

Minimum Qualifications

• 1. High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 2. Must pass Para Pro test 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.
• 7. Bilingual (preferred)

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

• A 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

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

Employees wishing to apply for a lateral transfer will use the log in link below to submit your transfer request, all other employees must log in as an Applicant to apply for positions in another job class or a promotion.

CERTIFIED STAFF

• District Transfer requests will be made on a form provided by the District, which is available in the Human Resources Department or LCPS website. The request will indicate the position to which the certified employee desires to be assigned and the school desired. Certified employees must submit a separate transfer request for each position once the position is posted. All certified employees requesting transfers to a position for which they are qualified may request an interview with the immediate supervisor and will be granted an interview for the posted position. Administrative initiated transfers will be assigned first. All transfers must be approved by the Chief of Human Resources/Designee. (NEA-LC Collective Bargaining Agreement, Article Seven, Assignments and Transfers)
• CLASSIFIED STAFF
• All transfers of existing staff will be made to facilitate the best educational program for students of the District and the total District programs and needs, with a rational basis in fact, taking into consideration qualifications and seniority. Classified staff seeking lateral transfers to another work location with the same job classification and at the same range may request a voluntary transfer for a position that has been posted. All classified employees must be in their position for no less than 1 year to be eligible for a voluntary transfer. (CSEC-LC Bargaining Agreement, Article Six, Assignments/Transfers/Promotions)

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