Teacher Aide

Requisition ID
req34532

Working Title
Teacher Aide

Position Grade
06

Position Summary

Successful
candidate will assist the Lead Educator with curriculum planning, supervision,
and teaching of children or adults in a classroom setting; assists 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.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

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

Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department
UNM Childrens Campus Administration (234B)

Employment Type
Staff

Staff Type
Term - Full-Time

Term End Date
06/30/2027

Status
Non-Exempt

Pay
Hourly: $19.71 - $23.93

Benefits Eligible
This is a benefits eligible position. 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 the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

ERB Statement
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required
Yes

For Best Consideration Date
9/15/2025

Eligible for Remote Work
No

Eligible for Remote Work Statement

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through
the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job
advertisement on a 3rd party site, please
visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Please attach resume and cover letter.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

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.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit Refer to for a definition of Regular Staff.