Teacher Aide

Pay Range

The University of New Mexico provided pay range: $19.71/hr - $19.71/hr base pay range: $19.71/hr – $19.71/hr.

Requisition

Working Title:

Teacher Aide
Position Grade: 06
The successful candidate will assist the Lead Educator with curriculum planning, supervision, and teaching of children or adults in a classroom setting; assist in presenting and reinforcing learning concepts.

• Provides support to the teacher to ensure a safe and stimulating educational environment while planning and preparation for daily activities. Daily activities include interacting and providing activities and care to the children in assigned classroom.
• 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.

• 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.

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.

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

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

Campus:
Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department: UNM Children’s Campus Administration (234B)

Employment Type:

Staff – Term, Full‑Time – Term End Date 06/30/2026
Status:
Non‑Exempt
Pay:
Hourly $19.71 – $23.93
Benefits:
Eligible. 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 tuition remission and dependent education programs.

Background Check

Required:

Yes.
For Best Consideration Date: 9/15/2025.
Eligible for Remote Work:
No.

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Please attach resume and cover letter.

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