Teacher Assistants – East Gate Kids Early Learning Center

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
• Location: Albuquerque, NM
• Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
• Center Rating: 5-Star
• Environment: Reggio‑Inspired, Growth‑Focused

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 are 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.

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

• 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 strong programs are built by supported teachers. Training from leading early‑childhood experts helps you grow not only professionally, but in personal leadership and purpose.

• 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.

• 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.

• At least 2 years of professional childcare or teaching experience.
• A CDC, AA, or BA in Early Childhood Education, or be actively pursuing one.
• Or, actively seeking to earn a degree in Early Childhood Education through the ECECD Scholarship or a similar program.
• Knowledge of child development and play‑based learning.
• High energy, creativity, and compassion for children and families.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Ability to work collaboratively in a purpose‑driven, mission‑minded team that values excellence and heart.

We proudly support work visa sponsor ships.

East Gate Kids values diversity and believes multilingual, multicultural educators enrich our classrooms and community.

• Competitive, living wages with growth opportunities and performance bonuses.
• Health, dental, vision, and telehealth coverage.
• Free childcare in our highly sought‑after 5‑Star program.
• Up to 80 hours of PTO annually, plus 12+ paid/unpaid holidays for balance and renewal.
• Closed for major holidays and a full week off at Christmas to spend time with family and friends.
• Free uniforms and parking.
• Free tuition opportunities for your own children and access to the ECECD Scholarship Pathway to earn your degree in early childcare—start your career, get your degree, and grow with us!
• Ongoing professional development led by national…