Tribal Goverment Teacher Aide

For any inquires please reach out to HR Specialist Katie Gutierrez via email at kgutierrez@pojoaque.org

Teacher’s Aide

Section I: Primary Position Purpose:

Teacher Aides perform teaching and non-teaching duties to assist teaching staff in the facility to provide care, supervision and assistance for children in the Pueblo of Pojoaque Early Childhood Center.

Section II: Primary Duties:

• Assist all staff to maintain a safe, happy and healthy educational environment
• Assist and participate in activities which improve the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of children in the center
• Assist in the development of a curriculum which is relevant and reflective of the needs of the assigned age group (infants, toddlers, or preschool)
• Must maintain confidentiality at all times
• Prepare indoor and outdoor areas for learning or recreational activities
• Supporting children with intellectual, physical and behavioral difficulties
• Assist children individually to learn social skills
• Assist with the preparation of teaching aids
• Distribute and collect lesson materials
• Provide assistance to small groups of students
• Attend and participate in all staff/parent meetings
• Promote the Tewa language instruction
• Must be punctual and dependable and give at least 48 hours’ notice to teacher(s) and director regarding an elective leave (e.g. doctor appointment) and two week notice for a vacation
• Must secure a substitute when you leave the classroom
• Personal (non-emergency) telephone calls will be made during lunch breaks
• Complete necessary paperwork (e.g. accident reports)
• Help ensure a well-planned early childhood program
• Support positive guidance of children and relationships with parents and family members
• Check for broken equipment/supplies
• Must conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times (e.g. maintain confidentiality, work cooperatively with team members, maintain dress code, etc.)
• Help maintain a sanitary and tidy facility (in and out doors)
• Assist children as needed (toilet training, diaper changing etc.)

Section III: Knowledge Required:

• Good communication skills (with teachers, children and parents)
• Patient in dealing with children
• Mature and sensible
• Able to work as part of a team
• Enjoy helping children learn
• Able to accept direction and supervision
• Maintain a drug free environment

Section IV: Supervisory Controls:

Teacher Aides report to the lead teacher in their respective classroom, Lead Teacher Supervisor and the Director of the P.P.E.C.C.

Section V: Guidelines:

Guidelines include the Pueblo of Pojoaque Policies and Procedures as well as the Pueblo of Pojoaque Early Childhood Center Guidelines, and accepted standards and practices involved in the efficient and safe operation of an Early Childhood Center

Section VI: Physical Demands:

Bending and lifting required. Incumbent must adhere to all safety precautions and standards.

Section VII: Work Environment/Working Conditions:

Office/classroom setting with some travel required.

Section X: Job Related Qualification Standards:

• Must be willing to work with infants, toddlers, and preschool children
• Working toward the completion of their 45 hour course and/or CDA
• Maintain current CPR and first aid certification
• Participate in continuing education activities (e.g. in-service training, workshops and Tewa language instruction)
• Must have a valid New Mexico Driver’s License
• Must pass Drug and Alcohol background screenings