Teacher Assistant

Pms • Santa Fe, NM

305d • Onsite

About The Position

This position works as part of a teaching team to assist in the orderly functioning of the classroom to provide an appropriate social-emotional environment in order to expand the child's ability to learn and grow. Position may involve the reassignment to various classrooms/centers as deemed necessary for program operations.

Requirements

• 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Must have one of the following: Current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential for preschool-aged children; OR State-awarded certificate for center-based preschool teachers including the New Mexico Child Development Certificate (CDC); OR One-year certificate in Early Childhood Education; OR Office of Head Start approved CDA equivalent; OR enrolled within ten business days of hire in one of the above programs that will be completed within two years; OR an Associate or Bachelor's degree (in any area) or enrolled in a program leading to such a degree.
• Must complete a 45 hour entry level course or an approved three credit early care and education course or equivalent approved by the New Mexico Children Youth & Families Department prior to or within six months of hire.
• Experience working with children ages birth through five years in an early childhood environment preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish / English preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Nine paid holidays and generous PTO
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Free Life & LTD coverage
• Free discretionary pension plan contribution
• Employee recognition and engagement activities
• Robust training program
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED