Teaching Assistant (Hiring Incentive $1,500)

Position Summary

Participate in evaluating the effectiveness of child development activities at an assigned child development center; ensure the safety and physical well-being of the children and provide responsible support to higher-level teaching staff.

This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Education directly related to the minimum requirements below may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

High school diploma or GED; and 

Two (2) years of child development or formal childcare experience.

WorkKeys® skills assessments preferred. 

Click here for information on how to schedule a Workkeys® assessment OR send an email to publicserviceuniversity@cabq.gov OR call (505) 768-3200. Workkeys® assessment scores needed for this position are as follows:

• Workplace Documents
• Graphic Literacy

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operator’s Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Possession of a 45-hour entry level course or approved three-credit early care and education course or an equivalent approved by the department prior to or within six (6) months from date of hire. The cost incurred for the course will be paid for by the employee.

Possession of a valid C.P.R. certificate within six (6) months from date of hire.

Possession of a valid First Aid certificate within six (6) months from date of hire.

Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

Child Development Associate (CDA) preschool/infant toddler certification preferred.

Preferred Knowledge

• Principles and practices of child development and growth
• Methods and techniques of developing educational programs
• Potential health problems and signs of child abuse and/or neglect
• Principles and procedures used in administering first aid treatment
• Pertinent health and safety standards governing child development center
• Principles and procedures of record keeping and reporting

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Review and evaluate the effectiveness of child development activities
• Develop and implement appropriate child development activities to enhance social, emotional and cognitive abilities
• Conduct emergency evacuation procedures
• Provide a safe and healthy learning environment
• Maintain a clean and healthy learning environment
• Detect potential health hazards or child abuse in children
• Maintain accurate and complete records of child development activities
• Communicate clearly and concisely
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

City of Albuquerque Employee Benefits

The City is committed to providing employees one of the most comprehensive and reasonably priced benefit packages available in New Mexico. We hope that you will find the coverage offered provides you with the choices and options necessary to keep you and your family healthy and well.

The City offers regular, full-time and part-time employees the option of participating in a variety of group insurance plans. Both Regular and Temporary (non-seasonal) employees participate in the state’s retirement system.

Additional Benefit information is available by clicking on the links below.

General Benefits

Fire Department

Albuquerque Police Department

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