New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department

Join ECECD at the Mescalero "Cabinet in Your Community" Event! We’re coming together to help you and your family recover from the South Fork and Salt Fires. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s administration, along with state agency leaders, will be in Mescalero to discuss how state resources can assist with your recovery and rebuilding efforts. What You Can Expect: Access to vital state resources Support for your recovery journey Information on how services can help your community rebuild and thrive

Are you passionate about making a difference in early childhood education? The New Mexico Early Childhood Education & Care Department (ECECD) is hiring a Tribal Grants, Contracts, and Fiscal Specialist (ECECD #10114871) to join our team. As part of this critical role, you will coordinate consultation visits and summarize feedback from Tribes, Pueblos, and Nations, Assist the Assistant Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant with meetings, and create agendas for Tribal Liaison meetings, plus more responsibilities that will help drive collaboration with Tribal entities and support ECECD’s goals! The ideal candidate should have experience working with Tribal entities/governments. Hurry, the job posting closes on Monday, September 16, 2024. Don't miss your chance to be part of building one of the top early childhood education systems in the nation! Apply now at careers.share.nm.gov

Are you passionate about helping New Mexico families and young children? The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department is hiring! Join our team and help create a bright future for children and families in our state! Part B-619 Coordinator If you have experience in child development, especially with children with delays or disabilities, and a strong understanding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B, Section 619, we want to hear from you!, and a strong understanding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B, Section 619, we want to hear from you! This role involves coordination, collaboration, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. Learn more and apply here: bit.ly/474R9En Chief Health Officer We are seeking an experienced leader to oversee our mental health and prenatal-to-five programs. This executive role will involves significant decisions on early childhood initiatives and working on improving outcomes in maternal and child health. If you have a background in these areas and are ready to make a statewide impact, this could be the perfect role for you. Join us in our mission to optimize the health, development, and well-being of New Mexico’s youngest residents. Let’s work together to ensure that all families and young children in New Mexico are thriving! Learn more and apply here: bit.ly/3z2t848

Are you passionate about helping families and young children thrive in New Mexico? The Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) is hiring a Part B-619 Coordinator! In this role, you'll provide coordination, collaboration, monitoring, and reporting related to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B, Section 619. Learn more and apply today: bit.ly/474R9En

Are you an early childhood education and care professional in New Mexico? We want to hear from you! The Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) is dedicated to providing the support and training you need to excel in your career.    Earn Professional Development Credit: Complete the New Mexico Early Childhood Workforce Professional Development Survey and receive 2 hours of professional development credit, which counts toward your 24-hour child care licensing requirement.   Win a $100 Gift Card: Participate in the survey for a chance to win a $100 Visa gift card! We’re planning to draw at least 200 winners, so the sooner you complete the survey, the better your chances!   👉 Start the survey now: https://bit.ly/3MdoNhq

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ECECD funds 17 coalitions across thirteen New Mexico counties. By funding early childhood coalitions, ECECD aims to create more cohesive, equitable, and effective early childhood systems in New Mexico. More than 1,500 kids across San Juan County will receive new toys and literature at the start of the school year after the San Juan County Early Childhood Coalition, supported by Save the Children, distributed these essential supplies. This partnership is dedicated to ensuring that young children in San Juan County have access to the resources they need for a successful start to the school year. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/g_TGjYXH. Learn more about ECECD's coalitions at https://lnkd.in/gp4erRc7.

Do you work in early childhood education and care? We want to hear from you! ECECD is working to ensure that early childhood professionals have the support and training they need to be successful in their careers. Help us make our professional development system stronger by taking the Early Childhood Workforce Professional Development Survey! Those who complete the survey will be entered into a raffle to win a $100 gift card. Odds of winning are increased by completing your survey before Friday 8/16. The earlier you complete the survey the more chance you have of winning a gift card! Start the survey: https://bit.ly/3MdoNhq

Don't miss ECECD Secretary Elizabeth Groginsky's opinion piece on the critical work ECECD is doing to improve pay for early childhood educators. From implementing a wage and career ladder across all early childhood settings based on education and experience to ensuring pay parity, these efforts are crucial for attracting and retaining quality teachers. By focusing on better pay, ECECD is building a stronger, more effective workforce to support the development and success of our youngest New Mexicans. Read the full opinion at https://bit.ly/3X29NcI.

It’s been two weeks since Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and ECECD hosted the Early Childhood Summit, and we’re still in awe! With 200 participants, we crafted strategies for a universal, high-quality early childhood system for New Mexico families. Together, we’re building a bright future for New Mexico’s children and families!   The Family Perspectives panel featured amazing New Mexicans who shared their experiences navigating the early childhood system, addressing how parents can have a stronger voice in policy and program development, and discussing the barriers they have faced.   Special thanks to our panelists: Angie Munguia, Laura Barriga, Victoria Roanhorse, Noelani Charley, and our moderator, Mariana Padilla, Director of Governor Lujan Grisham's Children’s Cabinet.