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Position Summary

Successful

candidate will assist the Lead Educator with curriculum planning, supervision,

and teaching of children or adults in a classroom setting; assists in

presenting and reinforcing learning concepts.

Provides support to the teacher to ensure a safe and stimulating

educational environment while planning and preparation for daily activities.

Daily activities include interacting and providing activities and care to the

children in assigned classroom.

Leads

classroom activities in the absence of Lead Educator and may confer with

parents on children's progress.

Leads,

guides, and trains staff / student employees, interns, and / or volunteers

performing related work; may participate in the recruitment of volunteers, as

appropriate to the area of operation.

Performs

miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Conditions of Employment

• Ability to secure and maintain a valid UNM Driver's License.
• A valid New Mexico Driver's License, or ability to obtain a valid NM Driver's License within six months of hire, is required for this job.
• All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the US-UNM Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
• Must work towards and / or maintain current CDA certification. 1st course must be started within 90 days of date of hire and 1 course completed each year thereafter. (Main Campus employees)
• Must obtain and maintain current adult, child & infant CPR and First Aid Certification. Initial certification must be achieved within 6 weeks of date of hire. (Main Campus employees).
• Must complete the NM 45-hour entry level training course, or equivalent, within 90 days of date of hire. (Main Campus employees)
• Successful candidate must pass a comprehensive post-offer, pre-employment criminal and CYFD fingerprinting background check.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
• If located at the UNM Children's Campus, successful candidate must pass a comprehensive post-offer, pre-employment criminal and New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) fingerprint background check, and a continued successful status will be verified by periodic future background checks.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with

ECECD licensing requirements

Experience with

NAEYC accreditation standards

Experience with

curriculum implementation

Experience with

child assessment

Additional Requirements

Position requires an ECECD background check as well as a UNM EOHS medical clearance. Campus

Main - Albuquerque, NM Department

UNM Childrens Campus Administration (234B) Employment Type

Staff Staff Type

Term - Full-Time Term End Date

06 / 30 / 2026 Status

Non-Exempt Pay

Hourly : $19.71 - $23.93 Benefits Eligible

This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the home page for a more information.