Early Childhood Classroom Assistant

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

University of New Mexico Children's Campus is seeking a Student Employee - Program Support Staff 4 to provide technical-level support within an accredited early childhood program.

You will assist teaching staff, help manage classroom operations, and ensure compliance with licensing, health, and accreditation standards while gaining practical experience in early childhood education.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a degree-seeking program at UNM.
• Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters.
• If Work Study, must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom instruction and daily routines.
• Assist with maintaining active supervision and safe learning environments.
• Apply positive guidance strategies and support children’s social-emotional development.
• Monitor and follow health, safety, and licensing requirements.
• Assist with program documentation, data tracking, and compliance tasks.
• Communicate professionally with staff and contribute to team-based classroom operations.
• Provide guidance or orientation to new student employees or volunteers as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality of children, families, and staff.
• Complete required training and professional development activities.

Skills

Early childhood education

Development knowledge

Teamwork

Education

ECE coursework

Job description

Position Summary

The University of New Mexico Children's Campus is seeking a Student Employee - Program Support Staff 4 to provide technical-level support within an accredited early childhood education program. This position requires applied knowledge of child development and professionalism to assist teaching staff, support classroom operations, and ensure compliance with licensing, health, and accreditation standards. Student employees serve as reliable team members contributing to a high-quality learning environment for young children while gaining practical experience in early childhood education.

Key Responsibilities

• Support classroom instruction and daily routines in accordance with early childhood best practices
• Assist with maintaining active supervision and safe learning environments
• Apply positive guidance strategies and support children's social-emotional development
• Monitor and follow health, safety, and licensing requirements
• Assist with program documentation, data tracking, and compliance tasks
• Communicate professionally with staff and contribute to team-based classroom operations
• Provide guidance or orientation to new student employees or volunteers as assigned
• Maintain confidentiality of children, families, and staff
• Complete required training and professional development activities

Minimum Qualifications

Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM, Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters (Audit hours do not count), and if Work Study, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework in early childhood education, child development, education, psychology, or related field
• Experience working with young children in group settings
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices

Position Details

• Requisition ID: req36987
• Pay: $19.00 Hourly
• Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM
• Department: UNM Childrens Campus Administration (234B)
• Employment Type: Student Employment
• Student Type: Student Employment
• Status: Non-Exempt
• Background Check Required: Yes
• For Best Consideration Date: 6/22/2026

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.