Teacher Aide

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 27,152 - 32,965; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

Educational benefits through tuition remission

Job summary

A public research university in Albuquerque is seeking a Teacher Aide to assist the Lead Educator in planning and supervising educational activities. The successful candidate will ensure a safe environment and lead classes as needed. A high school diploma or GED and relevant experience are required. This role offers a competitive hourly pay of $19.71 to $23.93 and includes benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties specified.
• Ability to secure and maintain a valid Driver's License.
• Must work towards and maintain current CDA certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Educator with curriculum planning.
• Ensure a safe and stimulating educational environment.
• Lead classroom activities in the absence of Lead Educator.

Skills

Experience with ECECD licensing requirements

Experience with NAEYC accreditation standards

Curriculum implementation

Child assessment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Teacher Aide

Successful candidate will assist the Lead Educator with curriculum planning, supervision, and teaching of children or adults in a classroom setting. The role involves presenting and reinforcing learning concepts, ensuring a safe and stimulating educational environment, and planning daily activities including interacting and providing care to children in an assigned classroom.

• Provides support to the teacher to ensure safe and stimulating educational environment while planning and preparation for daily activities.
• Leads classroom activities in the absence of Lead Educator and may confer with parents on children's progress.
• Leads, guides, and trains staff/student employees, interns, and/or volunteers performing related work; may participate in the recruitment of volunteers, as appropriate to the area of operation.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Conditions of Employment:

• Ability to secure and maintain a valid UNM Driver's License.
• A valid New Mexico Driver's License, or ability to obtain a valid NM Driver's License within six months of hire, is required for this job.
• All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the US-UNM Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Successful candidate must submit to post‑offer, pre‑employment physical examination and medical history check.
• Must work towards and/or maintain current CDA certification. 1st course must be started within 90 days of date of hire and 1 course completed each year thereafter (Main Campus employees).
• Must obtain and maintain current adult, child & infant CPR and First Aid Certification. Initial certification must be achieved within 6 weeks of date of hire (Main Campus employees).
• Must complete the NM 45‑hour entry level training course, or equivalent, within 90 days of date of hire (Main Campus employees).
• Successful candidate must pass a comprehensive post‑offer, pre‑employment criminal and CYFD fingerprinting background check.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
• If located at the UNM Children's Campus, successful candidate must pass a comprehensive post‑offer, pre‑employment criminal and New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) fingerprint background check, and a continued successful status will be verified by periodic future background checks.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with ECECD licensing requirements
• Experience with NAEYC accreditation standards
• Experience with curriculum implementation
• Experience with child assessment

Additional Requirements: Position requires an ECECD background check as well as a UNM EOHS medical clearance.

Campus: Main – Albuquerque, NM

Department: UNM Childrens Campus Administration (234B)

Employment Type: Staff

Staff Type: Term – Full‑Time

Term End Date: 06/30/2026

Status: Non‑Exempt

Pay: Hourly: $19.71 – $23.93

Benefits Eligible: This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs.

ERB Statement: As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required: Yes

For Best Consideration Date: 9/15/2025

Eligible for Remote Work: No

Application Instructions: Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Please attach resume and cover letter.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre‑employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.