Preschool Assistant Teacher | East Mountain (Opening Soon)

Preschool Assistant Teacher

For Educators Who Believe Childhood Deserves Something Extraordinary

Albuquerque, NM | 5-Star Center | Reggio-Inspired | Full-Time | Pay: $19 – $21 per hour

About East Mountain

East Mountain is a brand-new, 5-Star, Reggio-inspired early learning center coming from the team behind East Gate Kids, where children are viewed as capable, competent, curious, and full of potential. Our preschool classrooms are designed to invite exploration, creativity, collaboration, and discovery.

We're opening soon and hiring now for our founding team: the educators who will set up our classrooms, shape our culture, and welcome our very first families. If you've ever wanted a hand in building a program from the ground up, this is that opportunity.

We believe in getting on the floor, asking thoughtful questions, following children's interests, and creating environments that encourage children to think, experiment, and make connections. We also believe great teaching is intentional. Observation, documentation, reflection, and meaningful relationships help us support each child.

The Educators Who Thrive Here

You are warm, patient, and playful, with energy to match a room full of three- and four-year-olds. You love the conversations, the questions, and the wonderfully unpredictable moments of the preschool years.

As an Assistant Teacher, you will work alongside our Lead Preschool Teacher to bring the classroom's curriculum to life. You'll support small-group and hands-on learning experiences, help guide children through routines and transitions, and coach them as they build friendships and solve problems. You'll help observe and document learning, share updates with families, and keep the classroom safe, organized, and welcoming.

You also believe there is always more to learn. You welcome coaching and mentorship, value professional development, and want to grow your craft and your career with us.

Qualifications

Required:

• Professional experience in an early childhood classroom
• Knowledge of child development and play-based learning
• Ability to meet New Mexico childcare licensing requirements and pass all required background checks
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain it)

Preferred:

• A CDA, AA, or BA in Early Childhood Education, or actively pursuing one through the ECECD Scholarship or a similar program
• Experience in a preschool classroom

A Place to Grow Your Career

We believe exceptional educators deserve to be supported, challenged, and inspired. At East Mountain, we invest in ongoing professional development, mentorship, training, and opportunities to advance your education through New Mexico ECECD programs. Many of our teachers start as assistants and grow into lead and leadership roles.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on education, experience, and position
• Health, dental, vision, and telehealth coverage
• Free childcare in our highly sought-after 5-Star program
• PTO and holiday closures
• Ongoing professional development and training
• ECECD Scholarship support for continued education
• Opportunities for professional and leadership growth
• A collaborative, respectful, purpose-driven team culture

We'd Love to Meet You

If you believe children deserve more than worksheets, that play is powerful, and that early childhood education is a profession worth being passionate about, East Mountain may be the place you've been looking for. Come help us build it from day one.

Apply today and join East Mountain's founding team.