Early Head Start Teacher Assistant

Santo Domingo Pueblo; Santo Domingo Pueblo / Kewa (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal Leave (up to 26 days per year)

Paid holiday/cultural leave (up to 20+ days/year)

Excellent medical benefits with employer contribution up to 85%

401(k) matching up to 5%

Fully paid dental, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance

Job summary

Santo Domingo Pueblo is seeking an Early Head Start Teacher Assistant who's responsible for assisting the Lead Teacher with daily classroom operations and facilitating a supportive learning environment for children and families. The role involves implementing lesson plans and participating in child screenings.

Candidates must hold a valid Child Development Associate (CDA) or relevant early childhood certification and have prior experience working with young children. The position also includes attractive benefits such as personal leave and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimally must have a valid Child Development Associate (CDA) in Infant/Toddler or the New Mexico Early Childhood Certification or an AA Degree in Early Childhood.
• One to two years’ experience working with children aged birth through 5 years.
• Must complete and update annually First Aid/CPR certification and Food Handlers.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Teacher with daily classroom activities and operations.
• Work throughout the Early Head Start school year with children and families.
• Help implement weekly lesson plans and manage child screenings.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Experience with Native American culture

Education

Valid Child Development Associate (CDA) in Infant/Toddler or New Mexico Early Childhood Certification or Associate of Arts (AA) Degree in Early Childhood

Job description

Early Head Start Teacher Assistant

The Teacher Assistant assists the Lead Teacher with all daily classroom activities and operations. Works in the classroom throughout the Early Head Start school year with children and families, assists with the learning environment that fosters growth and development of the typical and atypical developing child in the early childhood settings. Works with all components and institutes them into weekly lesson plan. Assists Lead Teacher with child screenings, evaluations, referrals, and follow‑ups. Effectively communicates with Lead Teacher and program managers for consistency in program services.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Minimally must have a valid Child Development Associate (CDA) in Infant/Toddler OR the New Mexico Early Childhood Certification, OR an Associate of Arts (AA) Degree in Early Childhood.
2. One to two years’ experience working with children birth though 5 years of age.
3. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
4. Must complete and update annually the First Aid/CPR certification and Food Handlers.
5. Experience with Native American culture and Keres language speaker preferred.
6. Must have a valid driver's license with ability to meet Santo Domingo Pueblo's liability insurance requirements and maintain eligibility for insurance.
7. May need to be available evening, weekend, or holidays.
8. Must exercise care and compassion in decision making and maintain objectivity.
9. Must satisfactorily pass a criminal background check and drug screening and must obtain a physical exam within 30 days of hire.

Benefits

• Personal Leave (up to 26 days per year).
• Paid holiday/cultural leave (up to 20+ days/year).
• Excellent medical benefits with an employer contribution of up to 85%.
• Up to 5% matching 401(k) in which you are immediately and fully vested.
• Fully paid dental, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance Policies.
• Other amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance.

Santo Domingo Pueblo exercises Indian preference in employment opportunities but otherwise supports non-discrimination on the basis of age, sex, religion, disability, color, race, or national origin, except where required by bona fide business necessity.