Educational Assistant -Kindergarten

Young World Physical Education; Bloomfield (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloomfield Public Schools seeks an Educational Assistant for the Kindergarten program at Bloomfield Early Childhood Center. The role supports the teacher and principal with instructional tasks, reinforces lessons, and assists with English language development and cultural presentations within the classroom.

You will work as a second supervising adult, reinforcing teacher-presented material, helping students stay on task, and using current technology to manage instruction.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• For Title I or special education roles, meet state/federal Level III license requirements by completing specified college credit or passing Parapro with 457 score

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed personnel in classroom, including covering when teacher is called away
• Provide assistance with individual program materials
• Assist in student discipline
• Help maintain student engagement in appropriate tasks
• Assist with supplementary work and supervise independent study
• Maintain cohesiveness in the school environment
• Serve as a role model and work as a team member
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Use current technology for instruction and management
• Comply with Code of Ethics and state/federal regulations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

48 semester hours of college credit with required distribution

Passing Parapro assessment (457)

Job description

Educational Assistant - Kindergarten

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Job Details

Job ID: 5835881

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position: Educational Assistant

Supervisor: Teacher/Principal

General Job Description

Under the general supervision of the principal and assigned teacher, the educational assistant performs primarily instructional tasks to meet the objectives and criteria of the specific program assignment.

The general classification of an educational assistant may be defined as one who is available in the classroom as a second supervising adult and who works to assist students as defined by the program, performing such duties as reinforcing teacher-presented lessons and skills, reinforcing concepts previously taught, instruction in English language development, cultural presentations, and other school related functions.

A certified school instructor, administrator, or their designee assigns the educational assistant’s duties. The supervising instructor is responsible for the supervision and yearly evaluation of the educational assistant, and for the instruction and supervision of the students in the assistant’s charge.

Work Schedule:

Contract Days: 181

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• For Title I schools and special education positions, candidate must meet state and federal requirements to obtain a Level III license by qualifying under one of the following:
• Complete a minimum of 48 semester hours of academic credit by a nationally or regionally accredited college or university with at least 15 semester hours in non‑remedial coursework that includes 3 hours of language arts/reading or language arts/reading pedagogy, 3 hours of writing or writing pedagogy, 3 hours of mathematics or mathematics pedagogy, 6 hours of reading writing, and math readiness, or professional education, or classroom management, teaching assistance, or special education.
• Obtain a passing score of 457 on the Parapro assessment.

Physical Requirements

Sitting, standing, lifting, and carrying (up to 50 lbs), reaching, squatting, kneeling, and depending on the position performing CPI restraints as learned in training.

Performance Responsibilities

• Assist licensed personnel in the school environment including covering classroom when teacher is called away.
• Provide assistance with individual program materials.
• Assist licensed personnel with student discipline.
• Assist in maintaining student involvement in appropriate tasks.
• Assist with supplementary work for students & supervise independent study in the school environment.
• Help maintain cohesiveness in the school environment.
• Display a desire to work with students.
• Serve as a role model.
• Work as a member of a team.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Use current technology for instruction and management needs.
• Comply with state approved Code of Ethics of the education profession and with state and federal regulations.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Jennifer Griffith , Principal
• Bloomfield Early Childhood Center
• Email: [e-mail]

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