Educational Assistant 2026-27

atcschool; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range $25,000-$35,000 annually

Participation in New Mexico Educational Retirement (NMERB)

Health insurance through NMPSIA

Job summary

atcschool in Santa Fe, New Mexico is seeking a dedicated full-time Education Assistant to join their Student Support Services Department. The ideal candidate will collaborate with Special Education teachers, work individually with students, and maintain necessary records.

Applicants should possess at least a high school diploma or GED and be able to obtain an Educational Assistant license. This position aims to foster a supportive learning environment that emphasizes student development and success.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement is a high school diploma or GED and age of at least 18.
• Candidates need initial Educational Assistant license; Level 3 EA license preferred.
• Demonstration of social-emotional skills in teaching is essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Special Education teachers for student support.
• Works with students to reinforce classroom material.
• Maintains records, prepares reports, and manages classroom supplies.

Skills

Social-emotional proficiency

Classroom management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Initial Educational Assistant license

Job description

School Overview

The Academy for Technology and the Classics is a grades 7-12 public charter school in Santa Fe, New Mexico serving approximately 400 students. We maintain a familial atmosphere with a dedicated and highly qualified faculty. Our teachers are deeply collaborative, passionate about teaching, have strong classroom management skills, and commit to helping students reach their full potential. ATC is a nationally top-ranked, college preparatory school.

Job Summary

This position is a full-time Education Assistant position in our Student Support Services Department.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Collaborates with Special Education teachers to schedule and implement student support services.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce material introduced by classroom teachers.
• Collects, prepares and arranges resource material.
• Maintains classroom records, prepares reports, scores tests, and manages supplies and classroom equipment as needed.
• Serves as a model in developing students' language and behavior.
• Monitors testing or make-up work by students.
• Monitors student activities in classrooms, school grounds, hallways, lunchrooms, field trips, bus loading areas, etc.
• Other duties as assigned, including occasional substitute teaching if need arises.

Qualifications and Skills

• Candidates must have at minimum a high school diploma or GED and at least 18 years of age.
• Candidates must have or be able to obtain an initial Educational Assistant license, Level 3 EA license preferred. Please visit NMPED Licensure for more on state license requirements.
• Leading candidates will demonstrate proficiency in the social-emotional dimensions of teaching. ATC understands that building effective relationships and rapport is the cornerstone to creating rigorous classroom and school environments that promote intellectual risk for all students and staff.

Benefits and Perks

• Salary Range is $25,000-$35,000 annually depending upon experience and qualifications.
• ATC participates in both the New Mexico Educational Retirement (NMERB) and New Public Schools Insurance Authority (NMPSIA) benefit and insurance programs. Please visit NMERB and NMPSIA for further information on plan offerings. Voluntary benefits, insurance, and retirement programs are available on both pre-tax and taxed bases.

ATC cultivates fearless learners and nurtures fearless teachers. Located in beautiful Santa Fe, NM.