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About the Role

Confidential Client is hiring a full-time Teacher Assistant for their Head Start program in Moriarty, NM. You will work as part of a teaching team to support classroom routines, create a positive social-emotional environment, and help children birth to five develop early learning skills. This role may require reassignment to different classrooms or centers to meet program needs.

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What You’ll Do

• Assist the lead teacher with daily classroom activities and lesson implementation
• Support children's social-emotional development and age-appropriate learning experiences
• Supervise children during classroom time, transitions, meals, and outdoor play
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and inclusive classroom environment
• Communicate respectfully and professionally with families and team members
• Participate in screenings, assessments, and required program documentation
• Attend staff meetings, required trainings, and professional development

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What We’re Looking For

• 18 years or older
• High school diploma or GED required
• Must have one of the following (or meet the enrollment condition below):
  • Current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential for preschool-aged children; OR
  • State-awarded certificate for center-based preschool teachers (including the New Mexico Child Development Certificate CDC); OR
  • One-year certificate in Early Childhood Education; OR
  • Office of Head Start approved CDA equivalent; OR
  • Enrolled within ten business days of hire in one of the above programs and able to complete it within two years; OR
  • An Associate or Bachelor’s degree (in any area) or enrollment in a program leading to such a degree
• Complete a 45-hour entry-level course or an approved three-credit early care and education course (or equivalent) prior to hire or within six months
• First Aid and BLS/CPR certifications (must obtain within 30 days of hire)
• Experience with children birth through five years preferred
• Bilingual Spanish/English or Navajo/English preferred
• Must successfully complete required screenings: health exam, TB test (per program policy), and criminal background checks as required by the Head Start Act and New Mexico regulations

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated salary: $44,873 per year (estimated)
• Full-time position with competitive benefits:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Nine paid holidays and generous paid time off (PTO)
  • Free life insurance and long-term disability coverage
  • Discretionary pension plan contributions
  • Tuition reimbursement and robust training programs
  • Employee recognition and engagement activities
• Bonuses:
  • $500 employee referral bonus (subject to tax withholding and eligibility)
• Note: All benefits, bonuses, and eligibility are managed by Confidential Client and subject to program rules and tax withholding.

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Key Compliance & Screening Notes

• This role requires criminal background checks, health exam, and TB testing in accordance with federal and state Head Start regulations and Confidential Client policies.
• Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities during the hiring process. Please notify Careertakes if you need assistance.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.