Taos Pueblo is seeking qualified applicants for full-time positions and to include an excellent fringe benefit package.

POSITION TITLE: Assistant Teacher x2

DATE POSTED: 04/22/2022

DEPARTMENT: Head Start & Early Head Start

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Lead Teacher

LOCATION: Taos Pueblo, NM

JOB DESCRIPTION

Assists Lead Teacher in providing classroom experience to enhance and promote the educational, intellectual, and social growth and development of children. Assists in implementing lesson plans in a manner that will develop each child’s physical emotional, intellectual, and social behavior and in accordance with the strategic plan; assists with planned activities to stimulate growth in language, social, and motor skills. Assists Teachers in providing stimulation activities and experiences in all curriculum areas; avoids activities causing over-stimulation or fatigue. Encourages children to take pride in their cultural heritage. Monitors children’s activities and intervenes when needed; Adheres to lead teacher discipline methods. Instructs children in practices of personal cleanliness and self-care. Ensures the cleanliness and safety of materials, classrooms, and playgrounds by performing routine cleaning and inspections. Completes attendance records and accidents and incident reports. Rotates with other teachers as bus monitor to assist children in getting off and on the bus.

REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or GED and NM Early Childhood Certificate. Must obtain AA in Early Childhood Education within 2 years of employment. Experience working with children preferred. Valid New Mexico driver’s license with the ability to meet Pueblo’s liability insurance requirements and maintain eligibility for insurance. Must be able to pass a drug test and background check, with NO prior convictions of any felonies.

EXCELLENT FRINGE BENEFITS PACKAGE:

· Competitive Wage paid bi-weekly, with overtime for more than 40 hours

· Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription)

· Paid Time Off (PTO)

· Holiday Pay

· Basic Life Insurance

· Life and AD&D Insurance

· Short-Term Disability

· On-the-Job training and Skills development

· Employee Assistance Program

· 401k

Taos Pueblo reserves the right to exercise preference in hiring qualified Tribal Members/Indians in connections with all positions.

If you feel that you have the necessary skills, experience, and motivation, please complete a Taos Pueblo employment application.

SUBMIT APPLICATION/RESUME TO:

TAOS PUEBLO HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE

PO BOX 1846 – 1075 VETERANS HWY, TAOS, NM87571

PH.: 575.758.8626 EXT. 124 – FAX 575.758.7308

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $14.25 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Early childhood education: 2 years (Preferred)
• working with children: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• TIWA (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• New Mexico Drivers licence (Preferred)

Work Location: In person