2026-2027 SY - Educational Assistant - Kindergarten - Elementary

Work Location: Tobe Turpen Elementary
Work Hours: 7.5 hours/day
Contract Length: 194 days
Salary Range: $27,045.00 – $33,728.00

About the Role

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

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher or assigned professional in delivering course objectives and following state and District Curriculum guidelines.
• Help implement lesson plans, grade assignments, and maintain records.
• Maintain appropriate files and records, including attendance and grades, ensuring confidentiality.
• Assist students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to reinforce learning concepts.
• Operate and care for classroom equipment, including audio-visual and office machines, to prepare materials.
• Provide instructional support to students in line with state and District curriculum guidelines.
• Assist the teacher in teaching rules of conduct and maintaining order in the classroom and on the playground.
• Help maintain a classroom environment conducive to age-appropriate learning.
• Assist in coordinating class field trips.
• Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work as established by the teacher.
• Perform related duties as required.

Marginal Functions

• Under the supervision of the teacher, may counsel pupils regarding academic or behavioral issues.
• Discuss pupil’s academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements with parents.

Requirements

Knowledge of:

• Basic principles of early childhood development, including human growth and development, and special education.
• Basic principles of classroom management and modern teaching practices.
• Modern office and classroom equipment, including computers.
• Basic clerical procedures, methods, and computer equipment.
• Principles and procedures of filing and record-keeping.
• Cultural diversities of the local area.

Ability To:

• Perform general clerical work, including maintaining files.
• Operate standard office machines, including computers.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Communicate with students to enhance learning and understanding.
• Apply principles of student growth, development, and learning.
• Nurture, motivate, and influence children.
• Promote positive student behavior and a safe, healthy environment.
• Create a positive atmosphere that promotes student involvement and self-concept, recognizing diversity.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Maintain physical and mental capacity for assigned duties.
• Understand and respect cultural diversities and Native American traditional beliefs and practices.

Qualifications

Any combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical path includes:

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

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.