Child Care Provider

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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.

• You will supervise and monitor the safety of the children in your care as well as organize mealtimes and snacks for children.
• You will develop schedules and routines to ensure that children have enough physical activity, rest, and playtime.
• You will provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
• You will facilitate children in problem‑solving.

• You are conscientious and care about the safety of all children.
• You are organized and able to create schedules and routines for the children.
• You are a creative individual who utilizes play and other instructional techniques to assist in children's development.
• You are an effective communicator with children, staff and parents.
• You are observant and able to detect any signs of illness, injury, issues, child abuse or child neglect and able to report to appropriate authorities.

• Education/Background:
• High School diploma or GED
• 45‑Hour Course in Early Childhood or willing to obtain within 6‑months of employment
• Minimum of 1‑year experience working with young children in an early childhood setting or babysitting, or a public‑school setting at a grade level no higher than elementary school.
• First Aid/CPR Certified and Food Handler’s Certification 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.

Driver’s License/Proof of Insurance (Preferred):
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 is preferred for this position.

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. Check out our benefits for FULLTIME employees below:

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

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

CPLC knows it takes a 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.

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