Assistant Child Care Teacher

Elm Grove Preschool Child Care; Elm Grove (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Elm Grove Preschool and Child Care in Wisconsin is seeking an assistant teacher for our child care and preschool classrooms. You will supervise children, help with feeding, toileting, and playtime, and support the lead teacher in delivering thoughtful, developmentally appropriate activities.

You will contribute to a safe, nurturing environment, follow state licensing rules, and help maintain a clean classroom. Reliability and good communication with families are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience or coursework in early childhood education.
• Ability to create and follow lesson plans.
• Strong communication with coworkers, children, and parents.
• Ability to follow safety and licensing regulations.
• Reliable and punctual attendance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children during activities.
• Assist with feeding and diapering as needed.
• Support lead teacher with lesson plans.
• Facilitate indoor and outdoor play.
• Maintain a clean and safe classroom.
• Perform daily duties as assigned by the director.

Skills

Lesson plan development

Communication

Child development / early childhood ed

Safety compliance

Reliability / punctuality

CPR/First Aid (optional)

Job description

Company Description:

Elm Grove Preschool and Child Care is a preschool and child care offering care to children ages 6 weeks to 12 years based in Elm Grove, Wisconsin. We have proudly served families in our area for over 50 years! We have an educational preschool program for ages 2.5 and up which focuses on developmental milestones, state standards, and school readiness in a supportive and nurturing environment. We are a standalone location and have strong ties with our Elm Grove community. It's our goal to create an environment where children can learn and grow somewhere safe, fun, and engaging.

Role Description:

We are looking for fun, energetic, and reliable people to join our team at Elm Grove Preschool. We are in need of an assistant teacher in both our child care and preschool classrooms. An assistant teacher supervises the children, helps with feeding, toileting/diapering and outdoor and indoor playtime, assists the lead teacher in implementing lesson plans, plays with the children, maintains a clean and safe classroom and working environment, and performs daily duties as assigned by the director.

Qualifications

• The ability to prepare and follow lesson plans
• Strong communication skills to communicate with your coworkers, children, and parents
• Experience, training, or coursework in child development, early childhood education, or a related field
• The capability to follow safety and state licensing regulations
• The capacity to be reliable and show up for work when scheduled
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred but not required