Teacher Assistant

Assistant Teachers in Infant, Toddler and Preschool Classrooms

Build a Career That Matters - Not Just a Job

Schedule: 9:00am - 6:00pm

Pay Rate: $19.00 - $21.00

Albuquerque, NM | Full-Time or Part-Time. 5-Star Center | Full-Time or Part-Time | Purpose-Driven | Reggio-Inspired | Growth-Focused Environment.

A Role With Purpose, Support, and Room to Grow:

If you believe early childhood education is sacred, impactful work - and that teachers deserve respect, support, and professional growth - you may have just found your home.

At East Gate Kids, we re not filling positions. We re building a community of educators who care deeply about children, families, and doing this work well.

We are a model 5-Star early learning center in New Mexico, known for innovation, inclusion, and excellence. Our beautifully designed, Reggio-inspired classrooms are intentional spaces that invite curiosity, independence, collaboration, and joy-for children and teachers.

This role is for educators who want to grow their craft, contribute meaningfully, and be part of a team that takes pride in high-quality early childhood education.

Why This Role Truly Matters:

Early childhood educators shape how children experience the world, relationships, and learning-for life.

In this role, you will:

• Influence children s development during their most critical years.
• Partner with families during meaningful moments of growth.
• Work in an environment that values reflection, creativity, and emotional intelligence.
• Be supported as a professional.

We invest deeply in our educators because we know strong programs are built by supported teachers. We invest deeply in our educators through training from leading experts in early childhood education-helping you grow not only in your profession, but in your personal leadership and purpose. Because we believe great teachers are built from the inside out.

Who This Role Is For:

You may be a great fit if you:

You may be a great fit if you:
Feel called to work with young children and families.

• Value play-based, relationship-centered, high-quality early education.
• Enjoy working as part of a collaborative, professional team.
• Want coaching, mentorship, and real growth-not just a schedule.
• Take pride in your classroom, communication, and professionalism.

East Gate Kids is a model 5-Star early learning center in New Mexico, known for innovation, inclusion, and excellence. We re looking for educators who want to join our team and help take us to the next level-building an elite school that raises the standard for quality education while continuing to serve the children and families who need it most.

Our classrooms are beautifully designed, Reggio-inspired environments-carefully created to inspire curiosity, independence, and connection.

What You ll Do:

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with NM Early Learning Guidelines and the Reggio Emilia approach.
• Lead and inspire your classroom team-model excellence, collaboration, and professionalism while mentoring assistants and interns.
• Foster creativity and curiosity through hands-on, nature-based learning experiences that promote social-emotional and cognitive growth.
• Communicate effectively with families through daily updates, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure excellence and compliance with state licensing regulations, FOCUS standards, and East Gate Kids policies.
• Document learning through observations, lesson plans, and developmental portfolios.
• Engage in continuous growth-participate in trainings, workshops, and professional development to strengthen your craft.
• Support a classroom culture rooted in safety, belonging, curiosity, and joy

Qualifications:

We welcome educators at different stages of their journey.

• At least 2 years of professional childcare or teaching experience.
• A CDC, AA, or BA in Early Childhood Education or actively pursuing one.
• Or, actively seeking to earn a degree in Early Childhood Education through the ECECD Scholarship or similar program.
• Knowledge of child development and play-based learning.
• High energy, creativity, and compassion for children and families.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or…