Job Description
Salary : $38,396.80 - $40,331.20 Annually
Location : Albuquerque, NM
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2501149
Department: Family & Community Services
Division: FC-CABQ Tomasita CDC-23130
Opening Date: 05/05/2025
Closing Date: 6/4/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
Bargaining Unit: CL
Position Summary Participate in evaluating the effectiveness of child development activities at an assigned child development center; ensure the safety and physical well-being of the children and provide responsible support to higher-level teaching staff. This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing. Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements Education directly related to the minimum requirements below may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. High school diploma or GED;
and Two (2) years of child development or formal childcare experience.
WorkKeys® skills assessments preferred. Click here for information on how to schedule a
Workkeys® assessment OR send an email to
publicserviceuniversity@cabq.gov ORcall
(505) 768-3200 .
Workkeys® assessment scores needed for this position are as follows:
- Workplace Documents
- Graphic Literacy
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
Possession of a 45-hour entry level course or approved three-credit early care and education course or an equivalent approved by the department prior to or within six (6) months from date of hire. The cost incurred for the course will be paid for by the employee.
Possession of a valid C.P.R. certificate within six (6) months from date of hire.
Possession of a valid First Aid certificate within six (6) months from date of hire.
Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
Child Development Associate (CDA) preschool/infant toddler certification preferred.
Preferred Knowledge - Principles and practices of child development and growth
- Methods and techniques of developing educational programs
- Potential health problems and signs of child abuse and/or neglect
- Principles and procedures used in administering first aid treatment
- Pertinent health and safety standards governing child development center
- Principles and procedures of record keeping and reporting
Preferred Skills & Abilities - Review and evaluate the effectiveness of child development activities
- Develop and implement appropriate child development activities to enhance social, emotional and cognitive abilities
- Conduct emergency evacuation procedures
- Provide a safe and healthy learning environment
- Maintain a clean and healthy learning environment
- Detect potential health hazards or child abuse in children
- Maintain accurate and complete records of child development activities
- Communicate clearly and concisely
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
- Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
Total Rewards. Total You. The City of Albuquerque takes pride in offering our employees one of the most attractive Total Rewards packages in New Mexico. In addition to competitive salaries, the City provides benefit options for health, pharmacy, dental, vision, life, disability, and much more. The City also has pre-tax savings plans for healthcare, childcare, and parking. Employees participate in the state's public retirement system (PERA), with the City paying up to 75 percent of the employee's contribution. That's higher than any other contribution rate in the state of New Mexico!
Paid holidays? Check
Paid parental leave? Check
Paid birthdays off? Check
Vacation and sick leave starting Day 1? Check and check
Our people matter and we prioritize physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. With resources such as onsite and mobile medical clinics, an employee assistance program that encourages work-life balance, and tuition assistance and professional development pathways, the City is committed to equipping our employees with tools to better their lives and grow their careers while serving their community.
01
Do you possess a Child Development Associate (CDA) preschool/infant toddler certification?
02
Are you bilingual in English/Spanish?
03
Do you possess a valid New Mexico Driver's License or have the ability to obtain by date of hire (attach a copy of your Driver's License)?
04
Did you take the WorkKeys Assessments in the following areas?Workplace DocumentsGraphic Literacy
05
Select the highest level of successfully completed related education as identified by the minimum requirements (if applicable, attach supporting degree or transcripts).
- No High School Diploma
- High School Diploma or GED
- Non/degree accredited
- Associates
- Bachelors
- Masters
- Juris Doctorate
- Doctorate
06
Select the number of years of work experience you possess which relates to the minimum requirements, if applicable, add verifiable time in a temporary upgrade status and/or volunteer experience when selecting number of years.
- No experience
- 1 to less than 6 months
- 6 to less than 12 months
- 1 year to less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 4 years
- 4 years to less than 5 years
- 5 years to less than 6 years
- 6 years to less than 7 years
- 7 years to less than 8 years
- 8 years to less than 9 years
- 9 years to less than 10 years
- 10 years to less than 11 years
- 11 years to less than 12 years
- 12 years to less than 13 years
- 13 or more years
Required Question City of Albuquerque, NM
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Work experience placement,