EHS Assistant (61-61)

Nmpca; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

La Clinica de Familia in Las Cruces, NM is seeking an Early Head Start Assistant to support staff across classroom, kitchen, and administrative duties as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, progress toward a CDA in Infants & Toddlers, and strong observation, communication, and organizational skills. Compensation is $15.00 per hour, non-exempt.

This is a versatile, hands-on position that helps ensure safe, nurturing experiences for children and smooth program operation.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement: High School Diploma or equivalent and work towards a CDA in Infants & Toddlers, to be completed within one year of employment.
• Completed CDA or AA Degree in Early Childhood Development, or related field, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Early Head Start staff in classroom activities
• Cover in classroom, kitchen, and administration duties as needed
• Support front desk operations and answer phones
• Communicate effectively with staff and families
• Assist in scheduling therapists and receiving deliveries
• Ensure children are picked up by approved individuals
• Prepare meals for Breakfast, Lunch, and Snack
• Maintain sanitation of dishes and kitchen areas

Skills

Classroom supervision

Lesson planning

Observation skills

Screenings & assessments

Front desk coverage

Phone handling

Communication skills

Computer knowledge

Scheduling

Deliveries reception

Pickup list management

Meal preparation

Dish sanitation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDA in Infants & Toddlers in progress

AA degree in Early Childhood Development or related field (preferred)

Tools

None

Job description

La Clinica de Familia (LCDF) is a FQHC with several locations in Southern New Mexico. For over 40 years, La Clinica has provided services to the residents of Southern New Mexico. Our mission statement definitely speaks to what La Clinica de Familia stands for, which is to empower and enrich families, individuals, and communities by providing quality medical, dental, behavioral health and educational service for people of all cultures.

Non-Exempt
$15.00

Job Summary

Responsible for assisting Early Head Start Staff and being prepared to cover in the classroom, the kitchen, and administration duties when necessary.

Core Competencies

Classroom Competencies

• Covering in a classroom
• Active supervision
• Planning and implement lesson plans
• Excellent observational skills
• Conduct screenings and assessments

Administration Competencies

• Covering the front desk
• Answering phones
• Strong Communication Skills
• Computer Knowledge
• Scheduling Therapists
• Receiving deliveries
• Ensuring that children are being picked up by individuals on the pickup list

Kitchen Competencies

• Preparation of meals for Breakfast, Lunch, and Snack
• Sanitation of Dishes

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirement: High School Diploma or equivalent and work towards a CDA in Infants & Toddlers, which must be completed one year of employment. Completed CDA or AA Degree in Early Childhood Development, or related field, is preferred.

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