NM PreK Program Specialist (ECECD# 10111789)

Salary

$31.88 - $51.01 Hourly

$66,312 - $106,099 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 80

Posting Details

Interviews will be conducted within two weeks of closing date.

VISION: All New Mexico families and young children are thriving

MISSION: Optimize the health, development, education, and well-being of babies, toddlers, and preschoolers through a family-driven, equitable, community-based system of high-quality prenatal and early childhood programs and services.

The Early Childhood Education and Care Department was established on July 1, 2020. The Department's aim is to create a more cohesive, equitable, and effective early childhood system in New Mexico. That means coordinating a continuum of programs from prenatal to five and ensuring that families in every corner of the state can access the services they need.

Why does the job exist?

This position exists to designate priorities for the monitoring and support of NM PreK Providers. Coordinate the planning and development of technical assistance and training activities to include the support of content development and facilitation of trainings through the contracted consultant partnership. Monitor culturally-responsive practices and approaches to ensure meaningful, effective and quality center based child care practices are being provided NM PreK programs.

How does it get done?

This position is responsible for the provision of feedback and guidance to PreK Contractors and Grant Awardees to ensure ongoing compliance in meeting all of the requirements of the New Mexico PreK Program Standards, and will have knowledge and experience related to Quality Rating and Improvement Systems (QRIS). The position will participate in strategic planning, development and implementation of a statewide system of care for children in early childhood programs while also representing the department as a specialist to Early Childhood community based agencies. This position will also be responsible for other duties as assigned.

Who are the customers?

New Mexico PreK providers.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have experience in early childhood services working with children and families from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds. Experience in training and technical assistance in early care and education and strong consultation, communication, presentation and facilitation skills. Maintain update knowledge of current child development practices. Understanding of the diversity of New Mexico communities.

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's degree in Education, Public Administration or Business Administration and five (5) years of experience as a teacher and/or program administrator. Substitutions apply. See Substitution Table below.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:

Education

Experience

Education

Experience

1

High School Diploma or Equivalent

AND

9 years of experience

OR

High School Diploma or Equivalent

AND

9 years of experience

2

Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification

AND

7 years of experience

Associate's degree or higher in any field

AND

9 years of experience

3

Bachelor's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification

AND

5 years of experience

4

Master's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification

AND

3 years of experience

5

PhD degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification

AND

1 year of experience

• Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.
 

• If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required. Some occasional travel is required for meetings and conferences.

Supplemental Information

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Agency Contact Information: Shana Runck, 505-620-3571, or by:Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.