2026-2027 SY - Educational Assistant - 3rd Grade - Elementary

Work Location: Indian Hills Elementary

Work Hours: 7.5 hours/day | Contract Length: 194 days | Salary Range: $27,045 – $33,728

About the Role

Assist the teacher or assigned professional in daily classroom activities, including supporting students with lesson and homework assignments, maintaining classroom discipline, and performing clerical duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher in delivering course objectives and following state and District Curriculum guidelines.
• Help implement lesson plans, grade assignments, and maintain records.
• Manage files and records, including attendance and grades, ensuring confidentiality.
• Support students individually or in groups to reinforce learning concepts.
• Operate and maintain classroom equipment, including audio-visual and office machines.
• Assist in teaching rules of conduct and maintaining classroom and playground order.
• Help create a classroom environment conducive to age-appropriate learning.
• Coordinate class field trips.
• Guide independent study, enrichment, or remedial work as directed by the teacher.
• Under supervision, may counsel pupils on academic or behavioral issues and communicate with parents.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalency (required).
• Level III Educational Assistant license from the New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED).
• One year of related teaching assistance experience (desirable).

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Basic principles of early childhood development, including special education.
• Classroom management and modern teaching practices.
• Office and classroom equipment, including computers.
• Student growth, development, and learning strategies.
• Clerical procedures, filing, and record-keeping.
• Cultural diversities of the local area, including Native American traditions.

Ability To:

• Perform general clerical work and operate standard office machines.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Engage students to enhance learning and understanding.
• Apply principles of student growth and development.
• Motivate and influence children while promoting positive behavior.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment.
• Establish cooperative working relationships.
• Maintain physical and mental capacity for assigned duties.
• Respect and understand cultural diversities and traditions.

Working Conditions

• On-site attendance is mandatory.
• Classroom and field environment; work schedule aligns with teachers or as established by supervisor.
• Essential functions may require moderate to heavy lifting, standing, and walking for long periods.
• Work involves computers and classroom equipment.