Preschool Teacher Aide - AA/BS required
About The Position
Partner in Learning. Support Growth. Create Impact. As a Preschool Teacher Aide, you'll partner with the Classroom Teacher to: Develop and implement activities that promote children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development Support programming for children ages 3-5 in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards Ensure compliance with Wisconsin Child Care Licensing, City of Madison Accreditation, and Wisconsin YoungStar standards Build positive relationships with children, families, staff, and community members Maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment Support multicultural and diverse learning experiences Assist with daily classroom routines and specialized programming Work collaboratively under the direction of the Classroom Teacher
Requirements
- Minimum 18 years old
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in any field required
- Excellent communication skills, ability to maintain confidentiality, flexibility for varying schedules
- Adult, Child, and Infant CPR within 6 months; basic first aid knowledge
- Working with children ages 3-5, preferably in licensed childcare setting
Nice To Haves
- Experience with low-income, multicultural families preferred
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement activities that promote children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development
- Support programming for children ages 3-5 in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards
- Ensure compliance with Wisconsin Child Care Licensing, City of Madison Accreditation, and Wisconsin YoungStar standards
- Build positive relationships with children, families, staff, and community members
- Maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment
- Support multicultural and diverse learning experiences
- Assist with daily classroom routines and specialized programming
- Work collaboratively under the direction of the Classroom Teacher
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays
- 403(b) Retirement with Employer Match (after 2 years)
- Company-Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer
- Work-Life Excellence & Professional Growth
- Collaborative partnership with experienced classroom teachers
- Flexible scheduling to meet program needs
- Comprehensive professional development: ongoing coaching, paid continuing education, and credential support
- Career advancement pathways with organizational training support (Aide II to Aide III progression)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
