Assistant Teacher I

La Causa•Milwaukee, WI

12h•Onsite

About The Position

La Causa Early Education and Care is dedicated to providing children with a safe, nurturing, and educational environment that promotes their development. We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Assistant Teacher I or II to join our team and support the daily care and growth of children in our programs. As an Assistant Teacher I, you will assist in creating and maintaining a classroom environment that fosters learning, safety, and well-being. You will work closely with the teaching team, families, and program coordinators to provide quality early education and care.

Requirements

Levels 6–9 on WI State Registry
One (1) year of paid experience working with families and/or paid classroom experience
Infant/Toddler Credentials
Must complete 25 hours of in-service training on a yearly basis (calendar year)
Bilingual in Spanish and English strongly preferred (required for bilingual positions)
Must be able to lift children up to 50 pounds
Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
Excellent critical thinking; able to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Highly developed organizational skills and able to manage multiple priorities
Strong written and verbal communication skills appropriate for diverse audiences
Must successfully complete and pass all background checks (including annual checks) to include, but not limited to: Criminal History, TB Testing, and Physical.
Must successfully pass all required background checks and pre-employment drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Assistant Teacher II: Levels 9–11 on WI State Registry

Responsibilities

Act as a back-up for other teaching-related positions as needed and directed
Supervise and interact with children while treating all children with dignity and respect in accordance with legal, organizational, and contractual requirements
Ensure a safe environment to prevent accidents, illness, and injury, and respond to fire/emergency drills and actual situations
Monitor staff-to-child ratios and inform supervisor of any significant changes
Ensure that daily routines are followed and in compliance by staff, volunteers, and others, including arrival, meals, nap time, toileting needs, music time, group time, outdoor activities, transitions, clean-up, and departure
Follow legal, organizational, and contractual requirements, including WI Child Care Regulations and NAC standards
Practice and implement the duties and requirements of a mandated reporter of suspected child abuse
Prepare, complete, distribute, and/or submit required items by due dates, including medicine distribution logs, student notes, reports, and statistical data
Attend all meetings, workshops, and professional development activities as directed and/or required
Establish and maintain good communication, collaboration, and cooperation with all stakeholders
Perform other duties as assigned