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Educational Assistant- NM PreK (8642)

Las Cruces Public Schools
Las Cruces, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 11/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/6/2026
Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Must pass ParaPathways Exam or 48 college credits (three credits in reading, writing, math and six credits in teaching or education)
  • Ability to obtain a level three license issued by the NM Public Education Department.
  • Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education (NM PreK requirement)
  • 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.

  • Bilingual (preferred)

To be considered an eligible applicant your AppliTrack application must contain the following uploaded documents:

A Current Resume

Transcripts and/or ParaPathways Assessment Scores

Lateral Transfers

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

Need the ParaPathways to qualify? Click the link below for information on how to obtain it:

https://www.lcps.net/page/parapro-assessment

Las Cruces Public Schools

505 South Main, Suite 249

Las Cruces, NM 88001

(575) 527-5973

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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

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