Teacher Aide

The University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The successful candidate will assist the Lead Educator with curriculum planning, supervision, and teaching of children or adults in a classroom setting, reinforcing learning concepts. This role provides support to the teacher to ensure a safe and stimulating educational environment while planning and preparation for daily activities. Daily activities include interacting and providing activities and care to the children in the assigned classroom. The Teacher Aide will lead classroom activities in the absence of the Lead Educator and may confer with parents on children's progress. This position also leads, guides, and trains staff/student employees, interns, and/or volunteers performing related work, and may participate in the recruitment of volunteers. Miscellaneous job-related duties are also performed as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Ability to secure and maintain a valid UNM Driver's License.
A valid New Mexico Driver's License, or ability to obtain a valid NM Driver's License within six months of hire.
Must work towards and/or maintain current CDA certification.
Must obtain and maintain current adult, child & infant CPR and First Aid Certification.
Must complete the NM 45-hour entry level training course, or equivalent, within 90 days of date of hire.
Successful candidate must pass a comprehensive post-offer, pre-employment criminal and CYFD fingerprinting background check.
Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
If located at the UNM Children's Campus, successful candidate must pass a comprehensive post-offer, pre-employment criminal and New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) fingerprint background check, and a continued successful status will be verified by periodic future background checks.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ECECD licensing requirements
Experience with NAEYC accreditation standards
Experience with curriculum implementation
Experience with child assessment

Responsibilities

Assist the Lead Educator with curriculum planning, supervision, and teaching of children or adults in a classroom setting.
Present and reinforce learning concepts.
Provide support to the teacher to ensure a safe and stimulating educational environment.
Plan and prepare for daily activities.
Interact and provide activities and care to the children in the assigned classroom.
Lead classroom activities in the absence of the Lead Educator.
Confer with parents on children's progress.
Lead, guide, and train staff/student employees, interns, and/or volunteers performing related work.
Participate in the recruitment of volunteers, as appropriate to the area of operation.
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.