Educational Assistant - NMPreK (8055)

Applitrack; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Cruces Public Schools is seeking an Educational Assistant at Columbia Elementary School to support teachers and students throughout the school day.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications, including HS diploma, Para Pro test or college credits, and NM PreK requirements; bilingual preferred. Background checks are required and a No Smoking policy applies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Para Pro test or 48 college credits (3 reading/writing/math, 6 in teaching/education) required.
• Ability to obtain a NM Public Education Department level 3 license.
• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education (NM PreK requirement) required.
• If no ECED degree, must enroll and complete 6 credit hours of Early Childhood courses per year.
• Bilingual ability is preferred.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

48 college credits (three reading/writing/math, six in education)

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education (NM PreK requirement)

Enroll in accredited Early Childhood Program within first year if no ECED degree

Bilingual (preferred)

Job description

• 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)

Uploaded Documents

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

Lateral Transfers

• Lateral Transfer Application
• A Current Resume (optional)

Salary schedule information

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

ParaPro information

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

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.