Child Care Worker

Child Care WorkerRequisition IDreq25548Working TitleChild Care WorkerPosition Grade05Position Summary

Under the supervision of a Lead Teacher, the Child Care Worker will be providing supervision and daily care for children in an early childhood classroom setting. The Children's Campus has 15 classrooms and serves children ranging in ages 0-12. Daily duties include supporting children in daily care needs, assisting in developmentally appropriate activities and guidance, and performing other duties related to their assigned classroom. This is a full-time benefits eligible position from the date of hire to include education benefits, ability to earn paid leave, and paid holidays. Employees have the ability to opt into other benefits that are offered to all university employees. 

See the Position Description for additional information.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; at least 6 months 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 working with various ages of children in group settings
• Experience with ECECD Child Care Licensing Regulations
• Experience working in a NAEYC accredited center
• NM 45-hour entry level training course (Main Campus employees must complete the NM 45-hour entry level training course, or equivalent, within 90 days of date of hire.)
• CPR certified (Main Campus employees must obtain and maintain current adult, child & infant CPR and First Aid Certification, and initial certification must be achieved within 6 weeks of date of hire.)

Additional RequirementsThis position requires an ECECD background check including fingerprinting. Official transcripts, High school diploma, or GED certificate will be required at the time of hire. Please see minimum qualifications for specifics.CampusMain - Albuquerque, NMDepartmentUNM Childrens Campus Administration (234B)Employment TypeStaffStaff TypeTerm - Full-TimeTerm End Date6/30/2024StatusNon-ExemptPayHourly: $15.00 - $18.00Benefits EligibleThis 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 Benefits home page for a more information.ERB StatementAs a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.Background Check RequiredYesFor Best Consideration Date6/16/2023Application Instructions

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Please attach a cover letter and resume.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.