Teacher Assistant - Early Head Start

Presbyterian Medical Services • Farmington, NM

6d • $18 - $19

About The Position

The Teacher Assistant works as part of a teaching team to support the orderly functioning of the classroom and provide an appropriate social-emotional environment that helps children learn and grow. The role may involve reassignment to various classrooms or centers as needed for program operations.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must hold one of the following: a current preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) credential; a state-awarded certificate for center-based preschool teachers, including the New Mexico Child Development Certificate (CDC); a one-year Early Childhood Education certificate; an Office of Head Start-approved CDA equivalent; enrollment within ten business days of hire in one of these programs with completion within two years; or an associate or bachelor's degree in any area or enrollment in a program leading to such a degree.
• Must complete a 45-hour entry-level course, an approved three-credit early care and education course, or an equivalent approved by the New Mexico Children, Youth & Families Department, before hire or within six months of hire.
• Must have or be able to obtain First Aid and BLS/CPR certifications within 30 days of hire and keep certifications current. Certifications must meet the stated training-resource requirements.
• Must successfully complete a post-offer health examination and TB test; health exams are required annually thereafter, and TB testing is required upon exposure, in accordance with PMS policies.
• Must successfully complete criminal background checks.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children from birth through five years in an early childhood environment.
• Bilingual Spanish/English or Navajo/English.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teaching team with the orderly functioning of the classroom.
• Help provide an appropriate social-emotional environment to support children's learning and growth.
• Work in different classrooms or centers when required by program operations.

Benefits

• $100 employee referral bonus, subject to tax withholding and eligibility requirements.
• Nine paid holidays and generous paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Free life and long-term disability 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
• Education Level: High school or GED