Child Care Specialist (ECECD #55998)

$18.34 - $29.34 Hourly

$38,140 - $61,024 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 55

Posting Details

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of the 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?

Ensures compliance with applicable state and federal regulations for Registered Home Providers to protect the health, safety, and development of children in New Mexico.

How does it get done?

The purpose of this position is to survey registered child care providers to ensure they comply with relevant regulations, investigate complaints and incidents, and conduct follow-up surveys. This role also involves providing training and technical assistance to enhance the quality of child care services in the state. Child Care Specialists are responsible for conducting home visits, addressing complaints and referrals promptly, and planning and participating in hearings across the state.

Who are the customers?

All non-licensed family child care homes in New Mexico that intend to participate in the Child and Adult Care Food Program or the Child Care Services Programs.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate should possess a bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development, or a related field such as family studies, human development, human services, psychology, public policy, sociology, or social work. Additionally, they should have two years of experience working with children.

Minimum Qualification

High School Diploma or Equivalency and two (2) years of experience as a social or community coordinator and/or social worker assistant. Substitutions Apply. See Substitution Table below.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 2 years of experience 2 Associate's degree or higher (Bachelor's, Master's) AND 0 years 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

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

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

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Agency Contact Information: Denise Miller (575) 740-1005, 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.