Western New Mexico University

Assists in provision of daily classroom activities of the Early Childhood Programs in compliance with established state and national accreditation standards. Substitute Teachers are on-call to fill the roles and responsibilities temporarily for Lead Teachers and/or Assistant Teachers and/or Instructional Assistants. Duties may change depending on the role assigned.

NOTE: This position will remain open accepting candidates for an indefinite timeframe. Selected candidates may be offered Grant Funded or Regular position at the time of the offer.

1. Assists children to wash their hands when entering class, after bathroom and meal times.
2. Assists children in self-select activities.
3. Helps with diaper changes as needed, supervises bathrooms, or supervises the class.
4. Assists with breakfast set up including but not limited to putting placemats, food on tables, help child find seat, putting on bibs, washing hands and helping children serve food.
5. Sits and assists supervise meal time. Refills bowls and pitchers when needed.
6. Assists with cleanup after meals including but not limited to cleaning tables, dishes, placemats, wiping chairs, and sweeping floors. Wiping infants and toddlers faces with clean wash cloths.
7. Assists children to get ready to go outside.
8. Helps supervise playground interacting with children while walking around.
9. Helps with nap time including but not limited to calming, settling and rocking, monitor nappers by sight and sound throughout the napping time. Organize shelves and pick up toys quietly during nap time. Help put away and set up cots for nap.
10. Aid in maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all children.
11. Adheres to the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

1. Job Knowledge: Knowledge of proper handling procedures for food. Knowledge of goals, objectives, policies and procedures for classroom management. Ability to implement the vision, mission, philosophy of the Early Childhood Programs. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with young children, staff and parents. Skill in working effectively in an environment subject to noise, frequent exposure to contagious disease, interruptions and quickly changing priorities. Skill in quickly responding to dynamic situations utilizing effective communication and appropriate intervention methods to maintain classroom management. Skill in working with young children to help them complete activities and remain focused on assigned activities. Skill in following oral and/or written instructions, policies and procedures. Skills in working on an individual basis with children with special needs.
2. Working Conditions/Physical Demands (With or Without Accommodations): Normal classroom environment. May be required to lift, push, and pull office equipment and materials. Must be able to stoop, bend, squat, sit on floor and ambulate over uneven floor surfaces including stairs and steps. Must be able to visually and auditory assess situations to insure health and safety. Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. Light maintenance such as shoveling, sweeping, mopping, throwing of trash, and others may be needed.

High School diploma or GED.  Must be at least 18 years old or older.