Teacher Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of Level 3 in the Wisconsin State Registry.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to meet organizational and insurance driving requirements.
• CPR and First Aid Certification, or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reporter Training.
• Background check clearance.
• Any state-required childcare and transportation training.
• Basic knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Safe driving skills and knowledge of transportation safety procedures.
• Ability to supervise children in the classroom and during transportation.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Dependability, patience, organization, and flexibility.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds; frequently bend, kneel, squat, and sit on the floor; stand and walk for extended periods; enter and exit passenger vehicles multiple times daily; assist children entering and exiting vehicles; participate in indoor and outdoor activities in varying weather; and respond quickly in emergencies.

Nice To Haves

• Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or coursework in Early Childhood Education.
• Associate's degree in early childhood education or a related field.
• Previous experience working with young children in a childcare, preschool, or educational setting.
• Experience transporting children or driving passenger vans.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum and daily lesson plans.
• Support children's cognitive, social-emotional, language, physical, and creative development through activities and play.
• Prepare and organize classroom materials, learning centers, and educational activities.
• Encourage children's independence, curiosity, and positive social interactions.
• Participate in classroom routines, including circle time, learning centers, outdoor play, meals, and rest time.
• Provide continuous supervision to ensure children's health, safety, and well-being, and assist with maintaining appropriate teacher-to-child ratios.
• Use positive guidance and behavior management techniques and respond appropriately to children's needs and emergencies.
• Safely transport children in a center-owned vehicle to and from the childcare center, schools, field trips, and other approved destinations.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, report maintenance or safety concerns, and maintain the vehicle's cleanliness and readiness.
• Ensure children are properly secured using age-appropriate safety restraints and conduct required vehicle sweeps after each trip.
• Maintain accurate transportation logs, attendance records, mileage logs, and vehicle inspection reports.
• Follow state licensing requirements, Department of Transportation regulations, and center transportation policies.
• Promptly communicate transportation delays, emergencies, or incidents to the Center Director.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary classroom and follow health, safety, sanitation, and licensing regulations.
• Assist with daily health checks and hygiene routines and report accidents, injuries, incidents, or safety concerns according to center procedures.
• Greet children and families professionally; communicate about transportation schedules and daily activities as appropriate.
• Support family engagement events and classroom activities and maintain confidentiality regarding children and families.
• Work cooperatively with the Lead Teacher and other staff; prepare classrooms before and after activities; attend meetings, professional development, and required trainings.
• Assist in other classrooms or program areas as needed.
• Assist with attendance, daily reports, meal counts, classroom documentation, classroom supplies, inventory, transitions, and daily routines.