Teacher Assistant, Early Pre-K B

Position Summary

Assists lead teacher to plan and implement a daily Bilingual Curriculum of the SFCC Kids Campus for young children which promotes their learning and development and supports the diverse needs and interests of their families in a variety of classrooms.

Must be committed to serving a diverse community. Actively participates in and contributes to continuous quality improvement.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists Lead Teachers in planning, and implementing a daily bilingual curriculum and documenting activities, preparing daily logs and incident reports, and completing portfolios.
• Assists teachers in setting up materials and equipment for daily activities.
• Performs activities that ensure the safety, involvement, and creativity of each individual in the group; works with individual children and small groups.
• Maintains sanitation and daily cleaning procedures; Sanitizes toys, classroom furniture, and surfaces.
• Does laundry and wash dishes.
• Supervises children and assists children in all daily routines.
• Prepares formula for bottles; prepares and feeds meals for babies.
• Assists teachers in the preparation and serving of meals following the CACFP regulations.
• Sets out and cleans up mats and cots for nap time.
• Changes children’s diapers and assists with potty training children.
• Prepares children for outdoor playtime; helps with clothing such as coats, hats, etc., and applies sunscreen.
• Supervises children on the playground.
• Assist Lead Teacher with home visits for Early Pre-K / Pre-K children.
• Assist the Lead Teacher with Children’s Portfolios, data collection, and ASQs assessments.
• Provides coverage in the classroom for staff breaks and lunches (floater)
• Communicates effectively with families in person and in writing.
• Complies with all NAEYC, ECECD, CACFP, and other licensing and regulation requirements.
• Required to fulfill the responsibilities and duties of the Lead Teacher in their absence.
• Attend the required Professional Development for the Kids Campus Bilingual Curriculum, NAEYC accreditation, NM PreK and ECECD regulations.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of early childhood education principles.
• Knowledge of child growth and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Knowledge of regulations associated with the prevention of occupational disease and injury.
• Knowledge of proper hand washing and infection control techniques.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in decision-making and problem-solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in the recognition of health and safety hazards.
• Skill in the provision of a variety of social experiences to students.
• Ability to exhibit professionalism, tact, and patience when communicating with co-workers, children, and family members.
• Ability to implement activities in an anti-bias environment.
• Ability to recognize health and safety hazards and protect children from harm.
• Ability to respond to changing and challenging conditions in ways that enhance program quality.

Work Hours

Availity to work different shifts between 7 : 15 am to 5 : 30 pm Monday Friday. Weekend and evening work may be required occasionally.

Physical Demands

The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping.

The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.

• The work is typically performed in a classroom or outdoors.
• May be reassigned to other classrooms on a temporary or permanent basis.
• Regularly exposed to noise.
• The employee may be exposed to noise and contagious or infectious diseases.
• The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.

Instructions to Applicants :

Please add the following documents to your application in the "Resume Drop Box" section of your application :

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts will be required upon hire if applicable.)

Best Consideration Date : 08 / 22 / 2024

Minimum Qualifications :

• Background check required.
• Complete a minimum of 3 credit hours per semester (Summer, Fall, and Spring) toward an Associate of Arts Degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Pediatric Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate or completion of Training by a professional in the field of 1st aid / Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within 90 days of hire date.
• All staff shall renew certification for Pediatric Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation and Pediatric 1st Aid on or before the expiration date of certification.

Teacher Assistant I :

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Child Development Certificate (CDC) or completion of the 45 Hour Entry Level Course
• 6 (Six) months of experience in an early childhood setting
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 12+ credits in early childhood education
• 6 (Six) months of experience in an early childhood setting

Teacher Assistant II :

• HS + 29 Early Childhood Credits (equivalent to NM Professional Certificate)
• 1 (One) year of experience in an early childhood setting

Teacher Assistant III :

• AA Degree in Early Childhood or closely related
• 1 (One) year of experience in an early childhood setting

Teacher Assistant IV :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood
• 1 (One) year of experience in an early childhood setting
• Unrelated Bachelor’s Degree + Early Childhood Teaching License
• 1 (One) year of experience in an early childhood setting
• Unrelated Bachelor’s Degree + AA in Early Childhood
• 1 (One) year of experience in an early childhood setting

Preferred Qualifications :

Bilingual (English / Spanish).

Additional Comments to Applicants :

Applications are disqualified in the first level of review if they do not meet all Minimum Qualifications listed in this job posting.

Years of experience are calculated based upon numbers of hours worked per week. Example : 2 years of experience working 20 hours per week equals 1 year of experience.

Relevant experience pertains to Minimum Qualifications, Job Summary / Basic Function, and Preferred Qualifications / Knowledge, Skills and Abilities described in this job posting.

ASSUMPTIONS ARE NOT MADE at any level of SFCC’s Hiring Process if information presented in the application material does not clearly address the Minimum Qualifications, Job Summary / Basic Function, and Preferred Qualifications / Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.

Number of pages of application material will not negatively / positively affect your application, however, LACK OF DETAIL may.

Diversity Statement :

As Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) neighbors ancient Pueblo lands, and is a Sanctuary campus in a Sanctuary city, SFCC is committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified and richly diverse faculty and staff.

Our students need a community to teach and support them and that represents their diversity. SFCC strives to make our campus a place of safety, inclusion and equity where all individuals from all diverse backgrounds feel welcomed, nurtured and valued.

At the heart of SFCC’s mission Empower Students, Strengthen Community. Empoderar a los Estudiantes, Fortalecer a la Comunidad is a commitment and promise that higher education and opportunity should be open to everyone in our community and to fostering a climate where students can be who they want to be.

A place where all within our community belong. A place where you are seen, a place where you are valued, a place where you are respected, a place where you are appreciated.

Come join our community!

EEO Statement :

As an EEO employer, Santa Fe Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation.

Santa Fe Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.