Early Childhood Educator,Inter

• 502894
• Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
• Staff
• Staff Full-time
• Closing at: Nov 10 2025 - 23:55 MST
  
  

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Position Title: Early Childhood Educator,Inter

Employee Classification: Early Childhood Educator,Inter

College/Division: College of Hlth, Educ & Soc Trans

Department: 350450-DONA ANA HEADSTART PGM

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable): Alegra Campus

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 35,000

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt

Summary: The College of Health, Education, and Social Transformation has a job opening for an Early Childhood Educator, Int. with the Dona Ana Head Start program.

Classification Summary

Designs, develops, and delivers educational programs. May work on an on-call, short-duration basis within defined subject matter areas and program objectives.

Classification Standard Duties

Develops lesson plans and implements curriculum for targeted student audiences. May teach students in a classroom setting; assists with presenting and reinforcing learning concepts within a specified subject or subject area. Advises and supports student academic success in subject area; provides an environment for academic growth and personal development for students. Oversees classroom management on a daily basis. Maintains student academic records and record-keeping ledgers for students participating in the program. Distributes supplemental assignments to students when needed and as appropriate to the target student population. Performs evaluations of classes taught for inclusion in academic progress reviews. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency

Required Education:Bachelor's degree in Early Chidhood Education, Child Development or equivalent coursework; Required Experience:Two (2) years of experience directly related to the standard duties as outlined.; Equivalency:Education Equivalency - Associate degree in Early Childhood Education. Complete a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child development, or related to Early childhood within 3 years of hire date.; Required Certification/License:

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge and understanding of learning concepts relevant to elementary and/or secondary level students. Working knowledge and understanding of pre-college educational programs. Knowledge of the rules, regulations, and laws regarding student academic records.; SKILLS:Curriculum development skills. Records maintenance skills. Analytical, evaluative, and critical thinking skills. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.; ABILITIES:Ability to teach elementary, middle, and/or high school age students within specified area of subject matter expertise. Ability to implement positive classroom arrangement techniques with a diverse student population.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

Develop lesson plans and implements Creative Curriculum in the classroom; organize and lead activities to promote physical, mental, and social development; cooperate with other staff and classroom groups to maintain the smooth functioning of the center, which at times may require changes to meet the needs of the children; maintain a comprehensive and ongoing portfolio assessment for each child, including weekly observations in each area, examples of the child's work, and a developmental assessment, completed as per Teaching Strategies GOLD procedure; use home visits and parent conferences to discuss the child's individual development and progress, assist the parents in developing observational skills and solicit parent observations; eat with and assist children in development of social and self-help skills, and sound nutritional practices; guide children's acquisition of social skills; attend staff training and meetings, and board and parent meetings as requested; maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment - assure that classroom equipment, furniture, materials, and supplies are properly maintained and stored; use the playground as an extension of the classroom; assures that the playground is safe; assist in conducting the daily health and environment checklist; assist in implementing children's I.E.P. (Individual Education Program) seeking clarification for any aspects that are not well understood; assist in recruiting and orienting volunteers, providing them with guidance as needed; complete and submit required forms and records in a timely and accurate fashion, e.g., lesson plans, time sheets, meal reports etc.; and perform the functions of this position with a strong understanding of the Head Start Performance Standards and Developmentally Appropriate Practices.

Preferred Qualifications

Work flexible hours occasionally.

Special Requirements Of The Position

CDA or within 6 months of completing a CDA, or equivalent early education degree. Previous experience in early childhood settings. Must pass a New Mexico state background clearance through early childhood education and care department. First Aid and CPR required, or willing to obtain upon hire

Department Contact: Zaira Falliner, 575-571-5198, zfalline@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon external funding

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed indoors.

Physical Effort: Moderate physical activity.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

Risk: Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

Recruitment Summary

We are New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures.

NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.

NMSU Global Campus

Since 1888, NMSU has proudly embodied this tradition, building relationships that last a lifetime while serving students who want to earn their degree and grow in their field. Today, NMSU Global Campus provides flexible, career-focused online education that helps our students transform their lives – and the lives of the people they love – through over 70 degree and certificate programs, skill-building microlearning courses, and career and talent development.

NMSU Main Campus

Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University's 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state.

Doña Ana Community College

Founded in 1973 in collaboration with local school districts to support occupational education, DACC is now a leading community college that provides transformative educational opportunities that meet the workforce needs of Doña Ana County. With a focus on access, innovation and excellence, DACC offers over ninety degrees and certificates, adult education, specialized workforce training, and small business assistance. 

Alamogordo Campus

Established in 1958 to serve the needs of the airmen and families stationed at Holloman Air Force Base located only 10 miles west of Alamogordo, NMSUA is a community college with a long history of excellence that is supported by a caring community of hard-working students and dedicated faculty and staff. The campus is situated “on the hill” above Alamogordo and provides inspiring views of the city and the Tularosa Basin, offering the perfect venue for creative and motivated learning.

Grants Campus

NMSU Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two-year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan.

Special Instructions to Applicants

The electronic application is the *official* document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.

EEO Statement

New Mexico State University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or other non-merit factor.