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Early Head Start Teacher Assistant

Santo Domingo Tribe
Pueblo, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 2/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2025

Early Head Start Teacher Assistant

About Santo Domingo :

For over 400 years, Santo Domingo Pueblo has been one of the central Indian Pueblos in New Mexico. Located between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, along the I-25 corridor, over 20 different departments with more than 200 employees work together to bring the expanding top-of-line services to over 5000 members of Santo Domingo Pueblo.

About Our Work Environment

Our work environment has :

  • Friendly staff
  • Supportive work environment
  • Flexible work hours

We work hard together while honoring the traditions and work-life balance that allows each one of us to be the best versions of ourselves. We offer very generous benefits for full time staff :

  • 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.
  • Summary of Position :

    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 Associates 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 Aide / 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.
  • Are you ready to join our Team?

    If you would like to learn more about this position, see the attached link. If you would like to APPLY for this position, it can also be found on our website at .

    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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