Educational Assistant

Position Overview

The Educational Assistant will design and implement educational and recreational programs at designated Playground Recreation Program locations. The role involves ensuring children's safety and well-being while supporting senior staff members responsibly.

Job Nature and Conditions

This is a safety-sensitive role subject to random drug and alcohol screenings. The position is unclassified, at-will, part-time, and temporary, with employment limited to two years from the date of hire as per City policy. Job descriptions provide a general overview of duties and are not exhaustive.

Primary Responsibilities

• Contribute to planning and delivering suitable educational activities fostering children's social, emotional, and cognitive growth to enhance their overall developmental skills.
• Help evaluate children’s progress and needs, consulting with relevant staff regarding any educational concerns.
• Assist in organizing indoor and outdoor settings to support developmental learning.
• Ensure a safe and healthy learning atmosphere in all environments and support managing educational materials.
• Offer guidance and assistance to program participants.

Additional Duties

• Perform the functions of a Recreation Leader as required or assigned.
• Carry out other related tasks and responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, plus at least 48 credit hours from an accredited college or university, including a minimum of 15 non-remedial credit hours in Math and English.
• Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License at the time of hire or the ability to obtain one before starting.
• Must obtain a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six months after hire.

Work Environment

• Work settings include classrooms and outdoor areas with potential exposure to noise and communicable diseases.
• Job duties may require sustained standing, walking, sitting, and the ability to perform moderate or light lifting.