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Education Consultant Requisition ID: req34916 Working Title: Education Consultant Position Grade: 13 Position Summary The UNM Early Childhood Services Center (ECSC) is seeking candidates for Education Consultant to support the Statewide Early Childhood Education & Care Department (ECECD) Comprehensive Early Learning and Consultation initiative. UNM ECSC has five regional hub locations (Espanola, Gallup, Albuquerque, Roswell, Las Cruces) and we are accepting applications for positions within each region. Travel within the region and at times statewide is required. Interested individuals must include a notation in their cover letter that specifies what Regional Hub location they would like to be considered for. The preferred candidate will be able to read, write, and speak in both English and Spanish. Candidates should include information documenting how they are meeting the preferred qualifications in their cover letter. Using the Integrated Learning Approach and Humanity First Model, Education Consultants utilize practice-based coaching and are responsible for providing on-site/virtual technical assistance, coaching, and training related to early childhood and criteria content knowledge as a form of professional development that positively influences the quality of learning experiences that educators, administrators, and children receive as they participate in state funded early childhood initiatives. The ideal candidate has a background in early childhood education and is passionate about seeing young children succeed within caring, culturally-sensitive, inclusive, developmentally-appropriate and stimulating learning environments. The candidate uses knowledge of early childhood education, adult learning principles, reflective practice, technical assistance, coaching, consultation, and training to support the interests and learning needs of educators and administrators and partners with them to successfully implement the tools used in NM PreK funded classrooms and the FOCUS Tiered Quality Rating and Improvement System (TQRIS). The team of consultants utilizes a collaborative, educator/administrator-focused, and strength-based approach as they build trust and rapport with educators and administrators and partner with them in an ongoing cycle of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI). Through on-site/virtual coaching visits, learning communities, and by facilitating training events, consultants partner with educators and administrators to enhance their understanding and implementation of observation, documentation, and curriculum planning, the NM Early Learning Guidelines, Essential Elements of Quality, use of formal/informal assessments such as CLASS, Environment Rating Scales, etc., engage in dialogue about best teaching and care practices, and to support optimal child learning outcomes. This is a term position subject to continuous employment renewed annually - Term end date is subject to change based on annual funding. Note: In accordance with the State of New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department, the minimum education requirement is a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Care and Education or related degree, including at least twenty-one semester hours of core early childhood education courses. See the Position Description for additional information. Responsibilities and Requirements Collaborate with educators, administrators, and partners to implement tools used in NM PreK funded classrooms and the FOCUS TQRIS. Provide on-site/virtual coaching visits, professional development, and training events. Engage in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) through observation, documentation, and curriculum planning aligned with the NM Early Learning Guidelines and related quality standards. Utilize knowledge of observation/assessment, developmentally appropriate practice, and creating quality early childhood learning environments. Build trust and rapport with diverse communities and maintain culturally sensitive practices. Travel statewide as needed; hold a valid NM driver’s license. Possess technology skills for virtual learning, word processing, spreadsheets, and data management. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Completed degrees above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis. Preferred Qualifications Documented three years’ experience with infants, toddlers, or preschool children. Documented two years’ experience providing technical assistance, training, coaching or consultation. Documented three years’ experience in family engagement, mental health, culturally relevant practices, curriculum, assessment, and working with early care and learning programs. Experience with observation documentation/assessment and curriculum process, developmentally appropriate practice, and designing and implementing quality early childhood learning environments. Strong communication skills and ability to establish trust with diverse communities. Ability to travel statewide; holds a valid NM driver’s license. Technology skills including virtual learning facilitation, word processing, spreadsheets, and data management. NM Trainer Registry Master Level Certified or willing to obtain certification within first 6 months of employment. CLASS reliable and maintain certification yearly or willing to obtain certification within first 6 months of employment. NM Integrated Learning Approach for Professional Development certified or willing to obtain certificate of completion within the first 6 months of employment. NMAIMH endorsement and maintain yearly or willing to obtain endorsement within the first 6 months of employment. Other Information Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM Department: CE Restricted Operations (373A) Employment Type: Staff Staff Type: Term - Full-Time Term End Date: 06/30/2026 Status: Exempt Pay: Monthly: $5,833.33 - $6,166.66 Benefits Eligible: This is a benefits eligible position. See the Benefits home page for more information. ERB Statement: Mandatory retirement contributions for eligible employees under the NM Education Retirement Act. Background Check Required: Yes For Best Consideration Date: 11/6/2025 Eligible for Remote Work: No Application Instructions Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a third party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Include resume and cover letter along with 3 supervisory references. Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. The University of New Mexico is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. The University requires all regular staff positions to pass a pre-employment background check, which may include criminal history checks and verification of education credentials and prior employment. 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