Benefits:

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Free uniforms

Assistant NM PreK Teacher

Count Your Blessings Preschool | Part Time/Full Time

Wage, Benefits & Growth Opportunities

Starting Wage: $19.00+ per hour based on qualifications and experience

Scheduled paid holidays and year-round employment.

Health insurance options.

Supplemental Insurance options.

Professional development and credential advancement opportunities.

Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture.

Meaningful work that makes a lasting impact on children, families and the community.

At Count Your Blessings Preschool, our mission is to grow responsible youth and lifelong learners in a warm, inclusive environment where every child is valued and supported. We believe that when children are given a strong foundation in their earliest years, families thrive and communities grow stronger. As an Assistant NM PreK Teacher, you will play a meaningful role while growing your own career through professional development, coaching, and advancement opportunities in the field of early childhood education.

Position Summary

The Assistant NM PreK Teacher supports the Lead Teacher in providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom aligned with New Mexico PreK (NM PreK) requirements and Early Learning Standards. This role helps promote children's academic, social-emotional, and developmental growth while maintaining a positive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

Support implementation of NM PreK curriculum and daily classroom activities.

Assist with classroom routines, transitions, and child supervision.

Foster positive, nurturing relationships with children and families.

Support child observations, documentation, and assessments.

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment.

Promote positive behavior and social-emotional development.

Assist with meals, rest time, outdoor play, and daily care routines.

Participate in trainings, staff meetings, and professional development.

Support inclusive practices for children of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

Maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times.

Qualifications

Required

High School Diploma or GED.

Current Child Development Certificate (CDC) or willingness to obtain within NM PreK timelines.

Meet NM PreK Assistant Teacher qualifications established by ECECD.

CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain upon hire.

Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and perform duties in an active classroom environment.

Preferred

CDA Credential.

Early Childhood Education coursework.

Experience in a PreK or licensed early childhood setting.

Knowledge of NM Early Learning Standards.

Count Your Blessings Preschool is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to creating a safe inclusive environment.