What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Teacher Assistant (Level 1) - HelpNM position at Chicanos Por La Causa?
POSITION SUMMARY
This position assists the classroom preschool teacher in planning and implementing activities with children between the ages of 3-5 years of age, consistent with the curriculum guide, resources and training provided; follow basic principles of early childhood development defined by the program and establish and maintain effective, working relationships with children, parents, and staff. In the absence of the teacher, the teacher assistant will assume the routine of the teacher. Teacher Assistant is supervised in the classroom by the teacher and on a secondary level by the Center Manager or Lead Teacher. 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
- 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 (Preferred): 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 is preferred for this position.
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 expected 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.
