Early Head Start Teacher Assistant

Job in Santo Domingo Pueblo, Sandoval County, New Mexico, 87052, USA

Listing for: Santo Domingo Pueblo

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-19

Job specializations:

Education / Teaching
Early Childhood Education, Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support
Child Care/Nanny
Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 30000 - 40000 USD Yearly USD 30000.00 40000.00 YEAR

Location: Santo Domingo Pueblo

Early Head Start Teacher Assistant

The Teacher Assistant assists the Lead Teacher with all daily classroom activities and operations. Works in the classroom throughout the Early Head Start school year with children and families, assists with the learning environment that fosters growth and development of the typical and atypical developing child in the early childhood settings. Works with all components and institutes them into weekly lesson plan.

Assists Lead Teacher with child screenings, evaluations, referrals, and follow‑ups. Effectively communicates with Lead Teacher and program managers for consistency in program services.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimally must have a valid Child Development Associate (CDA) in Infant/Toddler OR the New Mexico Early Childhood Certification, OR an Associate of Arts (AA) Degree in Early Childhood.

One to two years’ experience working with children birth though 5 years of age.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Must complete and update annually the First Aid/CPR certification and Food Handlers.

Experience with Native American culture and Keres language speaker preferred.

Must have a valid driver's license with ability to meet Santo Domingo Pueblo's liability insurance requirements and maintain eligibility for insurance.

May need to be available evening, weekend, or holidays.

Must exercise care and compassion in decision making and maintain objectivity.

Must satisfactorily pass a criminal background check and drug screening and must obtain a physical exam within 30 days of hire.

Benefits

Personal Leave (up to 26 days per year).
Paid holiday/cultural leave (up to 20+ days/year).
Excellent medical benefits with an employer contribution of up to 85%.
Up to 5% matching 401(k) in which you are immediately and fully vested.
Fully paid dental, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance Policies.
Other amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance.

Santo Domingo Pueblo exercises Indian preference in employment opportunities but otherwise supports non-discrimination on the basis of age, sex, religion, disability, color, race, or national origin, except where required by bona fide business necessity.

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