Toddler Assistant Teacher

East Gate Kids; Manzano Manor (NM); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, vision

Free childcare

PTO & holidays

Professional development

Scholarship support

Growth opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

East Mountain is hiring a Toddler Assistant Teacher to join our founding team in Albuquerque. You will help support meals, naptime, diapering, and transitions, while guiding play and language development for toddlers.

You will observe growth, document progress, and communicate with families, all within a warm, safe, and predictable environment. We value patient, energetic, and joyful educators who welcome coaching, mentorship, and ongoing professional development as we build a new 5-Star program

Qualifications

• Experience in an early childhood classroom.
• Knowledge of child development and play-based learning.
• Ability to meet New Mexico childcare licensing requirements and pass all background checks.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Toddler Teacher with daily routines (meals, diapering/toileting, naps, transitions).
• Support language development, independence, and self-regulation through guided play.
• Observe and document growth and milestones; share updates with families.
• Maintain a safe, warm, and predictable classroom environment; welcome coaching and mentorship.

Skills

Early childhood exp

Child development

Background checks/licensing

CPR/First Aid

ECE degree

Toddler classroom

Education

N/A

Job description

Toddler Assistant Teacher

For Educators Who Love Big Feelings, Busy Hands, and Little Discoveries

Albuquerque, NM | 5-Star Center | Reggio-Inspired | Full-Time | Pay: $19 – $21 per hour

Some Teachers Just Get It.

They know that a toddler pouring water from one cup to another is a scientist at work. That "Me do it!" is the sound of independence growing. That a **meltdown** is a moment to teach, not a problem to manage.

They understand that toddlers aren't being difficult. They are learning everything at once, and they need patient, joyful adults beside them.

If this sounds like you, we would love to meet you.

A Place Where Curiosity Leads the Way

East Mountain is a brand-new, 5-Star, Reggio-inspired early learning center from the team behind East Gate Kids, where toddlers are viewed as capable, competent, and endlessly curious. Our classrooms are designed for movement, sensory exploration, language, and discovery.

We're opening soon and hiring our founding team: the educators who will set up our classrooms, shape our culture, and welcome our very first families. If you've ever wanted a hand in building a program from the ground up, this is that opportunity.

We believe in getting on the floor, narrating the world, following children's interests, and giving toddlers real chances to try things for themselves. We also believe great teaching is intentional. Observation, documentation, consistent routines, and strong family partnerships help us support each child's growth.

The Educators Who Thrive Here

You are patient, playful, and full of energy. You can stay calm in the middle of a busy morning, and you find real joy in the funny, surprising, wonderfully unpredictable moments of toddlerhood.

As an Assistant Teacher, you will work alongside our Lead Toddler Teacher to support daily routines like meals, diapering and toileting, naps, and transitions, and to help guide play and learning experiences. You'll support children as they build language, independence, and self-regulation, help observe and document their growth, share updates with families, and keep the classroom safe, warm, and predictable.

You also believe there is always more to learn. You welcome coaching and mentorship, value professional development, and want to grow your craft and your career with us.

Qualifications

Required:

• Professional experience in an early childhood classroom
• Knowledge of child development and play-based learning
• Ability to meet New Mexico childcare licensing requirements and pass all required background checks
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain it)

Preferred:

• A CDA, AA, or BA in Early Childhood Education, or actively pursuing one through the ECECD Scholarship or a similar program
• Experience in a toddler classroom

A Place to Grow Your Career

We believe exceptional educators deserve to be supported, challenged, and inspired. At East Mountain, we invest in ongoing professional development, mentorship, training, and opportunities to advance your education through New Mexico ECECD programs. Many of our teachers start as assistants and grow into lead and leadership roles.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on education, experience, and position
• Health, dental, vision, and telehealth coverage
• Free childcare in our highly sought-after 5-Star program
• PTO and holiday closures
• Ongoing professional development and training
• ECECD Scholarship support for continued education
• Opportunities for professional and leadership growth
• A collaborative, respectful, purpose-driven team culture

We'd Love to Meet You

If you believe toddlers deserve patience, respect, and room to explore, and that play is powerful, East Mountain may be the place you've been looking for. Come help us build it from day one.