Early Childhood Classroom Assistant

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

Job 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 role assists teaching staff, helps with classroom operations, and ensures compliance with licensing, health, and accreditation standards in a high-quality learning environment.

As a student employee, you will gain practical experience in early childhood education while contributing to daily routines,

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, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.

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

Skills

Child development knowledge

Coursework in early childhood ed

Developmentally appropriate practices

Education

Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM

Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters

Job description

Student Advanced Level

Requisition ID: req36987

Working Title: Early Childhood Classroom Assistant

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 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

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisionswithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or anyother protected class.