Child Development Program Aide C19

Salary : $32,302.40 - $33,904.00 Annually
Location : Albuquerque, NM
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2400311
Department: Family & Community Services
Division: FC-Grant Clearing
Opening Date: 09/07/2023
Closing Date: 12/26/2023 11:59 PM Mountain
Bargaining Unit: CL
Position Summary
This position participates as part of the teaching team by assisting the Teacher in the smooth functioning of the classroom in order to provide an appropriate social emotional environment and to expand the child's ability to learn and grow.
This position is responsible for assisting in the classroom, in the kitchen and/or maintaining safe and orderly transportation for children to and from the program facility as applicable. Classroom, center and bus assignments and routes may be changed as deemed necessary for program operations
This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.
Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements
Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements.

• High School Diploma or GED

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a valid NM Driver's License or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
• Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
• Possession of a valid CPR, First Aid and BLS in infant, child and adult within six (6) months of date of hire.
• 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 ECECD prior to or within six months of hire.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) in setting worked in (Preschool or Infant/Toddler) within 1 year of hire date.
• Some experience working with children preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

Preferred Knowledge
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE:

• Principles and practices of Child Development and growth
• Methods and techniques of developing educational programs
• Potential health problems and signs of child abuse and/or neglect
• Principles and procedures used in administering first aid treatment
• Pertinent health and safety standards governing Child Development center
• Principles and procedures of record keeping and reporting

Preferred Skills & Abilities
PREFERRED SKILLS AND ABILITY:

• Ability to respect and promote the unique identity of each child and family and refrain from stereotyping on the basis of gender, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, or disability.
• Ability to follow program confidentiality policies concerning information about children, families, and other staff members.
• Ability to understand that no individual will leave a child alone or unsupervised while under their care.
• Ability to use positive methods of child guidance and will not engage in corporal punishment, emotional or physical abuse, or humiliation. In addition, the individual will not employ methods of discipline that involve isolation, the use of food as punishment or reward, or the denial of basic needs

City of Albuquerque Employee Benefits
The City is committed to providing employees one of the most comprehensive and reasonably priced benefit packages available in New Mexico. We hope that you will find the coverage offered provides you with the choices and options necessary to keep you and your family healthy and well.
The City offers regular, full-time and part-time employees the option of participating in a variety of group insurance plans. Both Regular and Temporary (non-seasonal) employees participate in the state's retirement system.
Additional Benefit information is available by clicking on the links below.
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Select the highest level of successfully completed related education as identified by the minimum requirements (if applicable, attach supporting degree or transcripts).

• No High School Diploma
• High School Diploma or GED
• Non/degree accredited
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters
• Juris Doctorate
• Doctorate

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Do you possess a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or have the ability to obtain by date of hire (attach a copy of your Driver's License)?

• Yes
• No

Required Question