Pre-K Learning Ally: Nurture Young Minds

Dulce Elementary School; Dulce (NM); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Dulce Independent Schools is seeking a dedicated Pre-K Educational Assistant to support the instructional program and provide a safe, nurturing learning environment for young children in the Dulce community.

Under the supervision of the licensed Pre-K teacher, you will assist with classroom instruction, student supervision, and the implementation of developmentally appropriate early childhood practices while promoting social-emotional, cognitive, language, and academic growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Meet applicable NMPED Educational Assistant licensure requirements.
• Ability to successfully complete required background/fingerprint clearance.
• Ability to work effectively with young children in a school setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with students, families, teachers, administrators, and other staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professional judgment.
• For NM Pre-K program, associate degree or pursuing degree in Early Childhood Education; licensure pathways.
• Preferred: associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education; NMPED Level 3 license; experience with preschool/elementary children; bilingual English/Spanish; strong communication and classroom management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Pre-K teacher with developmentally appropriate instructional activities and routines.
• Support individual and small-group learning activities.
• Assist students with age-appropriate academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and self-help skills.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and nurturing classroom environment.
• Supervise students during classroom activities, transitions, arrival, dismissal, meals, recess, and other activities.
• Assist with classroom preparation, organization, displays, learning materials, and instructional resources.
• Encourage positive social interactions and assist students in developing communication and problem-solving skills.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Teamwork

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education

NMPED Level 3 Educational Assistant license

Job description

Dulce Independent Schools is seeking a dedicated Pre-K Educational Assistant to support the instructional program and provide a safe, nurturing learning environment for young children in the Dulce community.

Under the supervision of the licensed Pre-K teacher, you will assist with classroom instruction, student supervision, and the implementation of developmentally appropriate early childhood practices while promoting social-emotional, cognitive, language, and academic growth.