Infant Classroom Assistant — Grow with a Purpose-Driven Team

East Gate Kids Learning Center; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 39,520 - 43,680; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Health insurance

Free childcare

PTO & holidays

Uniforms & parking

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Leadership development

Positive workplace culture

Job summary

East Gate Kids Learning Center in Albuquerque, NM is seeking an Infant Teacher Assistant to support daily care routines and classroom flow under the guidance of a Lead Infant Teacher. This full-time role focuses on safety, social-emotional development, and engaging, play-based learning for infants.

You will contribute to a calm, predictable environment, participate in trainings, and collaborate with a professional team to ensure high-quality, relationship-centered care for families and children.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional childcare/teaching experience.
• Knowledge of child development and play-based learning.
• High energy, creativity, and compassion for children and families.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to collaborate in a mission-driven team.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with NM guidelines and Reggio Emilia approach.
• Lead and inspire classroom team while mentoring assistants and interns.
• Foster creativity and curiosity through nature-based learning for social-emotional and cognitive growth.
• Communicate with families via daily updates, progress reports, and conferences.
• Ensure compliance with state licensing, FOCUS standards, and center policies.
• Document learning through observations, plans, and portfolios.
• Engage in trainings and professional development to grow teaching craft.
• Support a classroom culture of safety, belonging, curiosity, and joy.

Skills

Child development

Play-based learning

High energy

Creativity

Compassion

CPR/First Aid

Education

AA in Early Childhood Education

BA in Early Childhood Education

Pursuing ECE degree

Job description

East Gate Kids Learning Center in Albuquerque, NM is seeking an Infant Teacher Assistant to support daily care routines and classroom flow under the guidance of a Lead Infant Teacher. This full-time role focuses on safety, social-emotional development, and engaging, play-based learning for infants.

You will contribute to a calm, predictable environment, participate in trainings, and collaborate with a professional team to ensure high-quality, relationship-centered care for families and children.