Teacher Assistant - Head Start

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Occupation:

Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education

Location:

Farmington, NM - 87401 Positions available: 1 Job #: 10831

Source:

Presbyterian Medical Services

Posted:

04/17/2026

Web Site:

www.pmsnm.org

Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More) Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window.

JOB CATEGORY

CHILDHOOD

EDUCATION / EARY HEAD START / HEAD START / CHILDREN'S SERVICES

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position works as part of a teaching team to assist in the orderly functioning of the classroom to provide an appropriate social-emotional environment in order to expand the child's ability to learn and grow. Position may involve the reassignment to various classrooms/centers as deemed necessary for program operations. Additional Information Help for Additional Information. Opens a new window.

REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Must have one of the following:
• 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 that will be completed within two years; OR
• an Associate or Bachelor's degree (in any area) or enrolled in a program leading to such a degree.
• Must complete a 45 hour entry level course or an approved three credit early care and education course or equivalent approved by the New Mexico Children Youth & Families Department prior to or within six months of hire.
• Experience working with children ages birth through five years in an early childhood environment preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish / English or Navajo / English preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Have or be able to obtain First Aid and BLS/CPR certifications within 30 days of hire.

Certifications must meet the requirements listed in the document "

BLS / CPR / ACLS

& First Aid Training Resources" posted on Staurolite. It is your responsibility to keep your certifications current at all times.

SCREENING REQUIREMENTS

This position requires successful completion of an initial post-offer of employment:

• Health exam (and annually thereafter in accordance with PMS Policies).
• TB Test (and upon exposure in accordance with PMS Policies). In accordance with the federal Head Start Act, Section 648A(g) and the New Mexico Administrative Code 8.8.3., this position requires:
• Criminal Background Checks.

BONUSES $100 EMPLOYEE

REFERRAL BONUS

• All bonuses subject to tax withholding and eligibility requirements.

ABOUT PMS

• Founded in 1969, PMS is a non-profit organization with over 1,300 employees providing services at 100+ locations in New Mexico.
• Our diverse services include primary care, dental, behavioral health, early childhood education, supportive living, and senior programs.
• We concentrate our resources on meeting the needs of underserved areas of New Mexico.
• We operate the largest network of federally qualified health centers in the state.
• PMS is not affiliated with Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Presbyterian Hospitals or Presbyterian Health Plan. WHY PMS?
• Mission-driven organization
• Competitive salaries
• Nine paid holidays and generous PTO
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Free Life & LTD coverage
• Free discretionary pension plan contribution
• Employee recognition and engagement activities
• Robust training program
• Tuition reimbursement EOE/AA/M/F/SO/Vet/Disability Visit the Employer site for more details Help for Employer Information.

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JOB CATEGORY

MENTAL

HEALTH / BEHAVIORAL HEALTH / COMMUNITY SUPPORT POSITION SUMMARY

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PAY RANGE:

$17.20 - 28.67 - Dependent on Education

JOB CATEGORY

EARLY

CHILDHOOD EDUCATION / EARLY HEAD START / HEAD START / ECE POSITION SUMMARY

This position serves in a classroom to provide an appropriate social and emotional environment in order to expand the child's ability to learn and grow. Provides daily guidance to classroom staff. Works in a classroom-based setting with typically and atypically developing children. Position may be reassigned to various classrooms/centers as deemed necessary for program operations. General Requirements (Outer) Skills (Inner) Specialized (Center) 0% Occupation 0% Education 0% Work Experience 0% Location 0% Salary N/A Job Skills N/A Shift N/A Min. Age N/A Drivers Lic. N/A DL Endorsements N/A Typing N/A Security Clearance N/A Language This chart is used to compare your background against this job to help to determine if you would be a good fit for this position. You match 0% of the General Job Requirements. You match 0% of the Skills Required, and you match 0% of the Specialized Job Requirements. End of interactive chart. View Share See all jobs from Presbyterian Medical Services Location/Work Site Information Help for Location/Work Site Information. Opens a new window. Cost of Living Calculator Help for Cost of Living Calculator. Opens a new window. Compensation and Benefits Help for Compensation and Benefits. Opens a new window. Job Type and Required Hours Help for Job Type and Required Hours. Opens a new window. Work Experience Help for Work Experience. Opens a new window. Education and Training Help for Education and Training. Opens a new window. Skills Required Help for Skills Required. Opens a new window. Specialized Job Requirements Help for Specialized Job Requirements. Opens a new window. Occupation Information for Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education Help for Occupation Information for Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education. Opens a new window. Other Jobs and Employers Career Ladder Help for Career Ladder. Opens a new window. Personal Requirements Help for Personal Requirements. Opens a new window. Nature of the Work Help for Nature of the Work. Opens a new window. Work Values and Activities Help for Work Values and Activities. Opens a new window. This job was posted at http://www.pmsnm.org/ on 04/17/2026. Change Job Search Criteria Print Job Order Opens in new window [ Do you have a comment or concern about this job posting? ]