Early Childhood Education Instructional Coach at Chicanos Por La Causa – Las Cruces, New Mexico

Building brighter futures by supporting those who teach them

Help New Mexico (HELPNM) was created in 1965 by the interdenominational New Mexico Council of Churches to support education in their community. Today, their legacy and impact carry on through HELPNM’s work as a fully-owned subsidiary of CPLC. The Office of Learning and Academic Opportunity (OLAO) provides services to children and families from birth to eight years of age. Our priority is to provide general services related to families in the areas of education, health and social/behavioral development. OLAO also provides an intentional, coordinated approach to strengthening the family unit and combines programming for children and adults in order to build strong and stable families.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT IN THIS ROLE?

• You will be responsible for observing and assessing the classroom activities of the program and providing on-the-job guidance and training to the program staff, in order to improve the qualifications and training of classroom staff, to maintain high quality education service and to promote career development in the program.
• Utilizing the Practice Based Coaching model, your primary function is to assist educators to implement and measurably improve high quality teaching practices.
• You will align guidance with the teaching practices identified by the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) and/or other monitoring tools approved by the program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

Education /Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Minimum of 2-years’ experience working with young children in an early childhood setting or a public-school setting at a grade level no higher than elementary school.
• CLASS Reliable and maintain certification yearly or willing to obtain within the first 6-months of employment is required.

Driver’s License/Proof of Insurance: Some staff members may be required to maintain a current New Mexico driver’s license, an insurable driving record, and provide proof of current liability insurance meeting or exceeding State-required minimum coverages.

Other Requirements:

• Demonstrate knowledge and experience with infant, toddler, preschool and expectant mothers programming, as well as adult principles of learning.
• First Aid/CPR Certified or willing to obtain within the first 6-months of employment is required.
• Health Determination/TB Skin Test and Fingerprint Background Check prior to employment
• Bilingual ability (Spanish/English) is preferred

We recognize that our success is driven by great talent, and that's why we provide a comprehensive and competitive suite of benefits to serve you and your family.

Full-time employee’s benefits below:

• Generous Paid Holiday
• Employee Recognition Program
• Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Days
• Free Preventative Services & Wellness Rewards
• Medical, Dental, and Vision for Spouse/Domestic Partner & Children to age 26
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
• Life + Disability options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telemedicine & Concierge Services
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pet Care, Life Mart Purchase Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying degrees
• Mileage & Cell Reimbursement for qualifying roles
• Identity Theft Protection& Voluntary Benefits

Coaching with purpose. Impacting early learners for life! Apply TODAY!

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

CPLC knows it takes variety of thought, culture, background, and perspective to create a truly impactful workforce. As CPLC grows, we are seeking talented employees with varying backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our innovation and creativity. CPLC commits to a continued focus on fair and just hiring, training, promotional practices, and policies. We work for real change and progress in equal opportunity recruitment, hiring, and advancement. Learn more by visiting https://www.eeoc.gov/poster

California Residents: Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc and its subsidiaries will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act webpage.