Pre-K Education Assistant & Classroom Support

Farmington Municipal Schools; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmington Municipal Schools invites applications for an Educational Assistant. This position supports licensed staff by assisting with individual student needs, classroom activities, and program goals, following teacher plans and district procedures.

The role emphasizes collaboration, effective communication, and the use of basic classroom technology to support instruction, behavior management, and student engagement across grades and settings.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; alternative: 45 college hours with required courses.
• Possess Level III NM Educational Assistant license and a Substitute license.
• Ability to work under supervision and follow teacher lesson plans.

Responsibilities

• Assists licensed personnel in school environment.
• Provides assistance with individual program materials.
• Assists with student discipline and supervision of independent study.
• Works with small groups to reinforce material introduced by the teacher.
• Be familiar with teacher plans and reinforce lessons.
• Assist with testing as needed.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Principal.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Team collaboration

Student engagement

Adaptability

Technology use

Education

High School diploma or GED

AA degree or 45 college hours

ParaEducator exam

Level III NM Educational Assistant license

Substitute license

Job description

Farmington Municipal Schools invites applications for an Educational Assistant. This position supports licensed staff by assisting with individual student needs, classroom activities, and program goals, following teacher plans and district procedures.

The role emphasizes collaboration, effective communication, and the use of basic classroom technology to support instruction, behavior management, and student engagement across grades and settings.