Developmental Support Assistant - Early Head Start

Job description

JOB CATEGORY: DEVELOPMENT / SUPPORT / SERVICES / EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: POSITION SUMMARY: This position works within multiple classrooms across the assigned county to provide targeted assistance to children requiring additional support. REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: - 18 years or older. - High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Must have one of the following: - Current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential for preschool-aged children; OR - State-awarded certificate for center-based preschool teachers including the New Mexico Child Development Certificate (CDC); OR - One-year certificate in Early Childhood Education; OR - Office of Head Start approved CDA equivalent; OR - enrolled within ten business days of hire in one of the above programs that will be completed within two years; OR - an Associate or Bachelor’s degree (in any area) or enrolled in a program leading to such a degree. - Must complete a 45-hour entry level course or an approved three credit early care and education course or equivalent approved by the New Mexico Children Youth & Families Department prior to or within six months of hire. - Experience working with children...