Bilingual Pre-K Assistant: Grow Young Minds

SFCC Santa Fe Community College; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

SFCC Santa Fe Community College seeks Classroom Assistant staff for the Kids Campus Early Learning Center. You will support Lead Teachers in planning, documentation, and daily activities while promoting safety, hygiene, and child development.

This role requires teamwork, strong communication with families, and adherence to licensing standards. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma with basic ECE credits; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of early childhood education principles.
• Knowledge of child growth and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Knowledge of regulations related to occupational disease and injury prevention.
• Knowledge of hand washing and infection control techniques.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Teachers in planning, implementing and documenting activities; prepare daily logs and portfolios.
• Assist with setting up materials and equipment for daily activities.
• Ensure sanitation and daily cleaning of toys, furniture, laundry, dishes and surfaces.
• Support safety, involvement, and creativity of each child.
• Work with individual children and small groups; supervise daily routines.
• Supervise children on playground; prep for outdoor playtime.
• Assist children with dressing, toileting, hygiene, diapering, eating, sunscreen.
• Cover for teachers in their absence; provide classroom coverage for breaks and lunches.
• Accompany Lead Teacher on home visits for Early PreK/PreK children.
• Assist with portfolios, data collection and ASQ assessments.
• Communicate with families in person and in writing to foster relationships.
• Comply with licensing requirements (NAEYC, ECECD, CACFP).
• Attend required professional development for Kids Campus curriculum and accreditation.

Skills

Early childhood education

Child growth and development

Infection control

Hand washing

Computers & software

Decision making

Interpersonal relations

Oral & written communication

Health & safety

Anti-bias environment

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent + CDC

12+ Early Childhood credits / NM Professional Certificate

AA Degree in Early Childhood

ECE Teaching License (if applicable)

Tools

None

Job description

SFCC Santa Fe Community College seeks Classroom Assistant staff for the Kids Campus Early Learning Center. You will support Lead Teachers in planning, documentation, and daily activities while promoting safety, hygiene, and child development.

This role requires teamwork, strong communication with families, and adherence to licensing standards. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma with basic ECE credits; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.