OBJECTIVE AND POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for gathering, maintaining and implementing activities with children between the ages of 3-5 years of age and their families, consistent with the curriculum guide, resources and training provided to implement a home-based delivery of services. Works primarily in the homes of families residing in the community/service area. There is responsibility to follow basic principles of early childhood development defined by the program and establish and maintain effective, working relationships with children, parents, and staff. All activities and interactions will be in conformance with all federal, state and local regulations, standards, policies, procedures and best practices.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

1. Education/Background:

• High School or GED
• Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field; or Child Development Associate (CDA) or New Mexico Child Development Certificate or willing to work towards requirements within a specific timeframe identified by the program.
• Minimum of 1-2-years’ experience working with young children in an early childhood setting or a public-school setting at a grade level no higher than elementary school.
• First Aid/CPR Certified or willing to obtain within the first 6-months of employment is required.
• Health Determination/TB Skin Test and Fingerprint Background Check prior to employment
• Bilingual ability (Spanish/English) is preferred

Driver’s License/Proof of Insurance: Some staff members may be required to maintain a current New Mexico driver’s license, an insurable driving record, and provide proof of current liability insurance meeting or exceeding State-required minimum coverages.

1. Other Requirements:

Effective January 3, 2022, all CPLC Employees and all Service Providers, are required to be Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19. Newly hired employees, who are not Fully vaccinated at the time of hire, are expect to begin a vaccination series immediately upon hire. CPLC recognizes medical and religious exemptions to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement, in accordance with applicable law and upon approval by CPLC. However, any person approved for an exemption, without exception, is subject to masking, and other requirements established by CPLC from time to time.