Educational Assistant

Position Summary

Develop and implement educational and recreational activities at assigned Playground Recreation Program sites; ensure the safety and physical well-being of the children and provide responsible support to higher level staff.

This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug / alcohol testing.

This is an unclassified, at-will position designated as part-time and temporary, with a maximum term of two (2) years from the date of hire. Employment will automatically conclude two (2) years from the date of hire in accordance with City policy.

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

High school diploma or GED supplemented by forty-eight (48) credit hours from an accredited college or university to include fifteen (15) non-remedial hours in Math and English.

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 6 months from date of hire.

Preferred Knowledge

• Methods and techniques of lesson plan development and instruction
• Theories and practices of education
• Principles and procedures of record keeping
• Principles and procedures of safety as related to educational activities
• Pertinent Federal, State and Local Codes, Laws and Regulations

Preferred Skills & Abilities