Infant Teacher Assistant

East Gate Kids•Albuquerque, NM

28d•$19 - $21

About The Position

Infant Teacher Assistant Love Babies? Start a Career That Matters Schedule: 9:00am - 6:00pm Pay Rate: $19.00 - $21.00 Albuquerque, NM | Full-Time 5-Star Center | Full-Time | Purpose-Driven | Reggio-Inspired | Growth-Focused Environment What We Offer [Why You'll Love Working Here] Competitive, living wages with growth opportunities and performance bonuses Health, dental, vision, and telehealth coverage Free childcare in our highly sought-after 5-Star program Up to 80 hours of PTO annually, plus 12+ paid/unpaid holidays for balance and renewal. Closed for major holidays and a full week off at Christmas to spend time with family and friends. Free uniforms and parking Free tuition opportunities for your own children and access to the ECECD Scholarship Pathway to earn your degree in early childcare-start your career, get your degree, and grow with us! Ongoing professional development led by national experts Leadership development, advocacy training, and growth pathways A joyful, purpose-driven workplace where fun, learning, and growth come together every day! Why This Role Truly Matters If you love babies, this role is for you. At East Gate Kids, we believe caregiving is teaching. Every diaper change, bottle, and moment of comfort helps build trust, communication, and emotional security. You'll work alongside a Lead Teacher to create a calm, safe, and nurturing environment where infants can grow and thrive. Who This Role Is For This role is perfect for someone who genuinely loves being around babies and finds joy in nurturing, comforting, and engaging with them throughout the day. You're patient, dependable, and naturally warm, and you enjoy being part of a team where everyone supports each other. You're looking for a stable, full-time position but also want something meaningful - a place where you can grow, learn, and potentially build a long-term career in early childhood education.

Requirements

A LOVE of infants
Knowledge of child development and play-based learning
High energy, creativity, and compassion for children and families.
CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
Ability to work collaboratively in a purpose-driven, mission-minded team that values excellence and heart.

Nice To Haves

2 years of professional childcare / teaching experience
A CDC, AA, or BA in Early Childhood Education or be actively pursuing one
Or, actively seeking to earn a degree in Early Childhood Education through the ECECD Scholarship or similar program.

Responsibilities

Care for infants throughout the day (feeding, diapering, soothing, play)
Support daily classroom routines and transitions
Keep the classroom clean, organized, and peaceful
Talk, sing, and engage with babies throughout the day
Work as part of a supportive team
Ensure excellence and compliance with state licensing regulations, FOCUS standards, and East Gate Kids policies.
Engage in continuous growth-participate in trainings, workshops, and professional development to strengthen your craft.
Support a classroom culture rooted in safety, belonging, curiosity, and joy

Benefits

Competitive, living wages with growth opportunities and performance bonuses
Health, dental, vision, and telehealth coverage
Free childcare in our highly sought-after 5-Star program
Up to 80 hours of PTO annually, plus 12+ paid/unpaid holidays for balance and renewal.
Closed for major holidays and a full week off at Christmas to spend time with family and friends.
Free uniforms and parking
Free tuition opportunities for your own children and access to the ECECD Scholarship Pathway to earn your degree in early childcare-start your career, get your degree, and grow with us!
Ongoing professional development led by national experts
Leadership development, advocacy training, and growth pathways
A joyful, purpose-driven workplace where fun, learning, and growth come together every day!