Part-Time Daycare Assistant for Infants & Pre-K

Rio Rancho Public Schools; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Rio Rancho Public Schools is seeking an Enchanted Mesa Daycare (EMDC) Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. This part-time, hourly role supports infant and early childhood activities within the EMDC program in Rio Rancho, NM.

The EMDC Assistant will maintain a safe environment, communicate needs to the Coordinator, attend meetings, and help enforce program rules while performing clerical and light maintenance tasks as required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with infant and/or early childhood groups.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Ability to communicate and maintain effective working relationships with staff, participants and the general public; and
• Ability to organize, control and instruct pre-kindergarten children.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and structured environment during program hours.
• Notify Coordinator of the needs of the children.
• Meet with Coordinator on a daily, consistent basis.
• Be required to attend all applicable meetings.
• Advise the Coordinator regarding regular program functions.
• Provide recommendations to Coordinator for program changes and innovation.
• Responsible for enforcing rules of facility and EMDC program.
• Ensure adherence to good safety procedures.
• Performs clerical duties as required.
• Assist with some maintenance and custodial duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the EMDC Coordinator.
• Follow federal and state laws, as well as school board and EMDC policies; and
• Ability to pass background check, TB test, CPR, first aid training, and required trainings.

Skills

Infant/early childhood experience

English communication

Staff/public communication

Pre-kindergarten instruction

Job description

Rio Rancho Public Schools is seeking an Enchanted Mesa Daycare (EMDC) Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. This part-time, hourly role supports infant and early childhood activities within the EMDC program in Rio Rancho, NM.

The EMDC Assistant will maintain a safe environment, communicate needs to the Coordinator, attend meetings, and help enforce program rules while performing clerical and light maintenance tasks as required.