New Mexico State University
Location
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Salary
$32,136 - $32,136 / YEAR
Plan and implement a Reggio-inspired curriculum while overseeing classroom management and assessing children's developmental progress. Establish relationships with families and provide mentorship to student employees and teachers.
Requires either an Associate's Degree with 2 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree. Candidates must be able to handle moderate physical activity, including lifting up to 25 pounds.
Melissa Villegas, 575-646-1651, mville@nmsu.edu
External - Open to all applicants
NMSU School for Young Children is looking for a new addition to its teaching team in its childcare classroom.
Position Title: Early Childhood Educator
College/Division: College of Hlth, Educ & Soc Trans
Department: 350150-Curriculum and instruction
Location: Las Cruces
$32,136.00 - To commensurate with qualifications.
1.0
FLSA Status: Exempt
Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon funding
Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)
Plan and implement Reggio inspired curriculum based on New Mexico's curriculum framework. Oversees classroom management. Observe and assess children's developmental progress. Document growth and development of children using Focus assessments. Maintain portfolios on children in caseload. Establish relationships with families. Mentors and guides student employees. Mentors and guides student employees, practicum students and student teachers.
Associate's Degree + 2 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree.
Work is normally performed indoors.
Moderate physical activity.
Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
Market context
Early childhood educator roles in New Mexico are often tied to steady demand for qualified staff in preschool and childcare settings, where programs need educators who can support development, routines, and family communication. This role is competitive because employers may prefer candidates with an associate’s degree plus experience or a bachelor’s degree, and the physical demands can include lifting up to 25 pounds. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm the setting, schedule, and any licensure or background-check steps before applying.
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