Infant Classroom Assistant Teacher — Growth & Mentorship

East Gate Kids; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and growth

Health, dental, vision coverage

Free childcare

Up to 80 hours PTO

Paid holidays

Professional development

Job summary

East Gate Kids in Albuquerque is seeking an Infant Classroom Assistant to support a Lead Infant Teacher and help with daily routines, feeding, diapering, and smooth classroom flow.

You will contribute to a warm, responsive environment that encourages early learning while upholding safety and licensing standards in a 5-Star center. This role offers growth opportunities and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional childcare or 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 work collaboratively in a mission-driven team.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with NM Early Learning Guidelines and the Reggio Emilia approach.
• Lead and inspire your classroom team—model excellence, collaboration, and professionalism while mentoring assistants and interns.
• Foster creativity and curiosity through hands-on, nature-based learning experiences that promote social-emotional and cognitive growth.
• Communicate effectively with families through daily updates, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure excellence and compliance with state licensing regulations, FOCUS standards, and East Gate Kids policies.
• Document learning through observations, lesson plans, and developmental portfolios.
• Engage in continuous growth—participate in trainings, workshops, and professional development to strengthen your craft.
• Support a classroom culture rooted in safety, belonging, curiosity, and joy

Skills

Childcare experience

Play-based learning

Team collaboration

High energy

CPR/First Aid

Education

Certified/assessing ECE degree

Job description

East Gate Kids in Albuquerque is seeking an Infant Classroom Assistant to support a Lead Infant Teacher and help with daily routines, feeding, diapering, and smooth classroom flow.

You will contribute to a warm, responsive environment that encourages early learning while upholding safety and licensing standards in a 5-Star center. This role offers growth opportunities and competitive pay.