Classroom Assistant

Classroom Assistant

Pay: $16.00 Hourly

Location:

Main - Albuquerque, NM

Employment Type:

Student Employment

Position Summary:

The Classroom Assistant supports the Learning Coach in helping students to access online instruction, build independence, and succeed academically, socially, and behaviorally. This role works closely with students, online teachers, to provide individualized assistance, reinforce learning goals, and help create a structured, encouraging learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the learning coach
• Work one-on-one or in small groups with students
• Reinforce academic skills, routines, and positive behavior supports
• Assist students with organization, transitions, and completing assigned tasks
• Help prepare and organize instructional materials and learning activities
• Monitor student progress and communicate observations to the learning coach
• Provide support during classroom instruction, interventions, and accommodations
• Encourage student independence, confidence, and self-advocacy
• Maintain confidentiality
• Assist with data collection, record keeping, and documentation as needed

This position plays an important role in helping students with chronic illness and/or neurodivergence feel supported, included, and successful in their learning environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

None listed

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong communication, patience, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to follow directions and work collaboratively with staff
• Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and sensitivity
• Experience working with children or youth
• Experience in special education, paraprofessional support, or student services
• Physical/Work Environment Requirements:
• Ability to work in a classroom or student support setting
• Ability to move between learning spaces and assist students as needed
• May require occasional lifting of materials or equipment

Core Traits:

• Patient
• Supportive
• Dependable
• Flexible
• Organized
• Compassionate

Application Instructions:
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. Please submit a Cover Letter and Resume. Background Check Required. MUST have a Work-Study Award.

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.