Developmental Support Assistant

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential for preschool-aged children; OR
• State-awarded certificate for center-based preschool teachers including the New Mexico Child Development Certificate (CDC); OR
• One-year certificate in Early Childhood Education; OR
• Office of Head Start approved CDA equivalent; OR
• enrolled within ten business days of hire in one of the above programs that will be completed within two years; OR
• an Associate or Bachelor’s degree (in any area) or enrolled in a program leading to such a degree.
• 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 Children Youth & Families Department prior to or within six months of hire.
• Have or be able to obtain First Aid and BLS/CPR certifications within 30 days of hire. Certifications must meet the requirements listed in the document “BLS / CPR / ACLS & First Aid Training Resources” posted on Staurolite. It is your responsibility to keep your certifications current at all times.
• Health exam (and annually thereafter in accordance with PMS Policies).
• TB Test (and upon exposure in accordance with PMS Policies).
• Criminal Background Checks.
• BONUSES
• All bonuses are subject to tax withholding and eligibility requirements

ABOUT PMS

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with children ages birth through five years in an early childhood environment preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish / English or Navajo / English preferred.
• $100 EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS