Student ECE Classroom Support Specialist

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico Children’s Campus is seeking a Student Employee – Program Support Staff 4 to provide technical-level support within an accredited early childhood education program. This role assists teaching staff, helps with classroom operations, and ensures compliance with licensing, health, and accreditation standards in a high-quality learning environment.

As a student employee, you will gain practical experience in early childhood education while contributing to daily routines,

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM.
• Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters.
• If Work Study, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom instruction and daily routines in accordance with early childhood best practices
• Assist with maintaining active supervision and safe learning environments
• Apply positive guidance strategies and support children’s social-emotional development
• Monitor and follow health, safety, and licensing requirements
• Assist with program documentation, data tracking, and compliance tasks
• Communicate professionally with staff and contribute to team-based classroom operations
• Provide guidance or orientation to new student employees or volunteers as assigned
• Maintain confidentiality of children, families, and staff
• Complete required training and professional development activities

Skills

Child development knowledge

Coursework in early childhood ed

Developmentally appropriate practices

Education

Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM

Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters

Job description

The University of New Mexico Children’s Campus is seeking a Student Employee – Program Support Staff 4 to provide technical-level support within an accredited early childhood education program. This role assists teaching staff, helps with classroom operations, and ensures compliance with licensing, health, and accreditation standards in a high-quality learning environment.

As a student employee, you will gain practical experience in early childhood education while contributing to daily routines,