Teacher Assistant, Mixed Pre-K

Santa Fe Community College; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Fe Community College seeks a dedicated Teacher Assistant to support the Kids Campus early learning program, assisting lead teachers with planning activities, documentation, and child supervision.

You will contribute to a diverse community and participate in ongoing quality improvement efforts, including portfolio work, ASQ assessments, and family communication.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of early childhood education principles.
• Knowledge of child growth and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Knowledge of regulations associated with the prevention of occupational disease and injury.
• Knowledge of proper hand washing and infection control techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Teachers in planning, implementing and documenting activities.
• Prepare materials and equipment; ensure sanitation of toys, classroom furniture, laundry, dishes and surfaces.
• Supervise children and support daily routines; accompany to playground.
• Assist children with dressing, toileting, personal hygiene, diapering, eating.
• Provide coverage in the classroom for staff breaks and lunches.
• Accompany Lead Teacher to home visits for Early PreK/PreK children.
• Assist with portfolios, data collection and ASQ assessments.
• Communicate with families to foster strong relationships.
• Comply with NAEYC, ECECD, CACFP licensing and other requirements.
• Attend required professional development.

Skills

Early childhood ed

Child development

Communication skills

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma

CDC Certificate

12+ ECE credits

AA/BA in Early Childhood

Tools

Computers

Office software

Job description

Compensation

Salary Grade: CS110

Minimum starting salary $18.53 - $22.01 per hour.

Final offer will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors.

Compensation Type

Hourly

Employment Type

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Position Summary

Assists lead teacher in a variety of classrooms in the Kids Campus Early Learning Center. Must be committed to serving a diverse community. Actively participates in and contributes to continuous quality improvement.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists Lead Teachers in planning, implementing and documenting activities, preparing daily logs, incident reports and completing portfolios.
• Assists teachers in setting up materials and equipment for daily activities. Ensure sanitation and daily cleaning of toys, classroom furniture, laundry, dishes and surfaces.
• Ensures the safety, involvement, and creativity of each child. Works with individual children and small groups, supervising and assisting them in daily routines. Supervises children on the playground after preparing them for outdoor playtime.
• Assists children with daily activities such as dressing, toileting, personal hygiene, diapering, eating, and applying sunscreen.
• Fulfills the responsibilities and duties of Teachers in their absence. Provides coverage in the classroom for staff breaks and lunches.
• Accompanies Lead Teacher to home visits for Early PreK/PreK children.
• Assists Teachers with completion of children’s portfolios, data collection, and Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) assessments.
• Communicate with families in person and in writing to foster strong, transparent relationships with families through effective and consistent communication.
• Complies with all NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children), ECECD (Early childhood Education & Care Department); CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program) and other licensing and regulation requirements.
• Attends the required professional development for Kids Campus Bilingual curriculum, NAEYC accreditation, NM PreK, and the ECECD.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of early childhood education principles.
• Knowledge of child growth and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Knowledge of regulations associated with the prevention of occupational disease and injury.
• Knowledge of proper hand washing and infection control techniques.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in the recognition of health and safety hazards.
• Skill in the provision of a variety of social experiences to students.
• Ability to exhibit professionalism, tact and patience when communicating with co-workers, children and family members.
• Ability to implement activities in an anti-bias environment.
• Ability to recognize health and safety hazards and protect children from harm.
• Ability to respond to changing and challenging conditions in ways that enhance program quality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Conditions of Employment

• Required to successfully pass all required background checks, including those conducted by ECECD and Santa Fe Community College prior to employment and periodically thereafter in accordance with regulatory and institutional requirements.
• Must possess and maintain current Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Pediatric First Aid certifications. New hires are required to obtain both certifications and any required ECECD trainings within ninety (90) days of hire and renew them on or before their expiration date.
• May be reassigned to other classrooms or age groups on a temporary or permanent basis, based on program needs and staffing requirements.
• Must complete a minimum of 3 academic credits per semester (Summer, Fall, and Spring) toward an Associate of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education as required for Kids Campus NAEYC Accreditation.

Schedule Designation

• This role will be required to work on-site at Santa Fe Community College.
• Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Work is performed in classroom and outdoor settings.
• Frequently lifts up to 30 lbs. and occasionally 40-50 lbs.
• Work requires the ability to use the sense of smell to detect safety and hygiene concerns such as spoiled food, soiled diapers or clothing, sanitation issues, smoke, or other environmental hazards.
• Occasional climbing.
• Regularly exposed to noise.
• Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne pathogens and contagious or infectious diseases.
• The work requires the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including but not limited to gloves, masks, and other protective devices as required.

Best Consideration Date: 10/02/2026

Minimum Qualifications

Teacher Assistant I

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Child Development Certificate (CDC)
• Six (6) months of experience in an early childhood setting

OR

Teacher Assistant II

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 12+ credits in early childhood education
• Six (6) months of experience in an early childhood setting

Teacher Assistant III

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 29 Early Childhood Credits (equivalent to NM Professional Certificate)
• One (1) year of experience in an early childhood setting

Teacher Assistant IV

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood
• One (1) year of experience in an early childhood setting

OR

• Unrelated Bachelor’s Degree
• Early Childhood Teaching License
• One (1) year of experience in an early childhood setting

OR

• Unrelated Bachelor’s Degree
• AA in Early Childhood
• One (1) year of experience in an early childhood setting

Notice of Background Check and Education Verification

All offers for employment with Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) are contingent upon a successful completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional educational verification for compliance with accreditation standards.

EEO Statement

As an EEO employer, Santa Fe Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Santa Fe Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

ADA Statement

The SFCC is an EOE and Aff y lative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), SFCC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

SFCC Recruiting Statement

Santa Fe Community College is a Hispanic-serving institution, which neighbors the eight northern Indian pueblos in Northern New Mexico. We are committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified and diverse faculty and staff. SFCC strives to make our campus a place where all individuals feel welcome, nurtured, and valued. At the heart of SFCC’s mission – Empower Students, Strengthen Community. Empoderar a los Estudiantes, Fortalecer a la Comunidad – is a commitment that higher education and opportunity should be open to everyone. SFCC fosters a welcoming environment and a climate of inclusivity for students, faculty, and staff. Join the SFCC team in working to empower students and strengthen community!

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