Educational Assistant

Develop and implement educational and recreational activities at assigned Playground Recreation Program sites; ensure the safety and physical well-being of 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.

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.

• High school diploma or GED supplemented by forty-eight (48) credit hours from an accredited college or university, including fifteen (15) non-remedial hours in Math and English.
• Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or ability to obtain one by the date of hire.
• Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from the date of hire.

• 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.

• Perform a variety of educational activities.
• Administer minor first aid as needed.
• Maintain and update accurate and detailed records.
• Utilize computer software programs.
• Respond to requests and inquiries from the public.
• Communicate clearly and concisely.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City Officials and the public.
• Perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.