DD Pre-School Educational Assistant - Grand Heights Early Childhood Center

STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT ASSISTANCE

80% OF MEDICAL AND DENTAL INSURANCE PREMIUMS PAID BY THE DISTRICT

DATE POSTED: August 7, 2026

BEGINNING DATE: To Be Determined

Job Description: Educational Assistant

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (associate degree or relevant certification preferred).
• New Mexico Public Education Department Education Assistant License-a Level 3 license is required for some roles.
• Experience working with children or individuals with disabilities is an asset.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and adapt to a dynamic classroom environment.

Position Summary:

The Educational Assistant (EA) supports teachers and students by helping to implement instructional programs, managing classroom behavior, and assisting with various student needs. This role may involve working with students with physical, developmental, or behavioral challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist teachers with instructional and non-instructional tasks.
• Work one-on-one or with small groups of students to reinforce learning.
• Support students with special needs, including mobility, communication, or behavioral issues.
• Supervise students in classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, playgrounds, and during arrival/dismissal.
• Assist in implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), if needed.
• Help students with daily living skills, including toileting, feeding, and dressing, if needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold school policies.
• Perform clerical duties like photocopying, filing, and organizing materials.
• Other duties, as assigned, by supervisor

Physical Requirements:

• Mobility: Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and crouching. Must be able to move quickly in response to student needs.
• Lifting: Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, including transferring or assisting students in wheelchairs or with mobility devices.
• Stamina: Ability to remain active and engaged for long periods; may involve working indoors and outdoors in varying conditions.
• Dexterity: Fine motor skills required for writing, keyboarding, and assisting with student activities.
• Assistance Duties: Must be able to physically assist students with feeding, toileting, dressing, and hygiene if required.

Work Environment:

• Classroom, playground, or school grounds.
• Potential exposure to bodily fluids and infectious diseases.
• May involve interactions with students exhibiting challenging behaviors.

Work Schedule:

Follows the school calendar. May involve occasional evenings or weekends for book fairs or school events.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

HOW TO APPLY: Complete the entire application ONLINE to be considered for this position. Provide complete reference information for each reference including name, address, contact number, and email address. Resume and reference letters are optional. Current employees of the Artesia Public Schools may complete the INTERNAL application.

REQUIREMENTS: The applicant, if selected, MUST undergo a FBI Fingerprint Background Report

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY-Discrimination against an otherwise qualified individual with a disability or any individual by reason of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, or national origin is prohibited. Efforts will be made in recruitment and employment to ensure equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons. If due to a disability, you are currently unable to perform any of the job duties identified in this job description, advise the personnel department of that condition. The personnel department will make a determination whether a reasonable accommodation can be made in these job duties and procedures to address that disability.

• REFERENCE''S E-MAIL ADDRESSES REQUIRED*