Teacher Assistant

Department Contact:

Zaira Falliner, 575-571-5198, zfalline@nmsu.edu

Internal or External Search:

Internal - Open to Regular NMSU employees only (temporary/Term employees not eligible)

Advertising Summary:

NMSU HeadStart serving Dona Ana County is in need of a Education Assistant to support our 5 campuses and 11 classrooms in multiple southern NM towns.

Position Details Position Title:

Teacher Assistant College/Division:

College of Hlth, Educ & Soc Trans Department:

350450-DONA

ANA HEADSTART PGM

Location:

Las Cruces Offsite Location (if applicable):

Anthony Target Hourly/Salary Rate:

$16.83

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:

1.0

FLSA Status :

Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit Announcement:

This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding:

Contingent upon external funding

Standard Work Schedule:

Standard (M-F, 8-5) If Not a

Standard Work Schedule:

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist in planning, organizing, scheduling and conducting lessons and activities for young children. May supervise indoor and outdoor activities of children; assist in feeding children; may make referral reports; attends staff meetings, in-service training sessions and other work related functions as necessary; May guide children in eating, resting and toileting; may be responsible for the care of toddlers; assists in keeping areas tidy; maintains discipline and guidance; may assist in keeping records; assists with teacher/parent conferences; may administer pre and post assessments; may address student/parent concerns; may record behavior; may monitor records; performs related work as assigned.

Qualifications Required Education and Experience:

High School diploma or higher degree.

Equivalent Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Special Certification/Licensure:

Working Conditions and Physical Effort Environment:

Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort:

No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements:

Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds.

Risk:

Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.